Construction Planner - Main Contractor

Approach Personnel Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading Main Contractor is seeking a skilled Construction Planner to join their West Midlands office. In this permanent role, you will oversee planning processes, ensuring effective project management while collaborating with bid and project teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in various construction projects, proficiency with ASTA PowerProject and Primavera software, and relevant qualifications. A competitive salary up to £60,000, private medical care, and continuing professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Private medical care

Private pension scheme

Continued training with career development

Qualifications

• Prior experience on live projects and different forms of construction.
• Excellent working knowledge of planning software.
• MCIOB is desirable, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Contribute towards the management of the bid and project planning.
• Assist in preparation of method statements.
• Manage delivery of associated programmes as required.

Skills

Planning software proficiency

Project management

Experience in education, healthcare, high rise, commercial sectors

Education

HNC/Degree in construction related subject

Tools

ASTA PowerProject

Primavera

Job description

Are you an experienced Construction Planner with a background working on a variety of construction based projects?

Are you proficient is using Planning software such as ASTA Powerproject or Primavera?

Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with an industry leading Main Contractor, who are currently on the look out for a Construction Planner to join them on a permanent basis, based out of their West Midlands office. As a Construction Planner, you will be responsible for contributing to the overall planning process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive financial package with basic salary up to 60,000
• Private medical care.
• Continued training with further career development.
• Private pension scheme

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience on live projects and different forms of construction and types of contracts including NEC contracts
• MUST HAVE, experience working on new build construction projects in sectors such as Education, Healthcare, High Rise or Commercial
• Excellent working knowledge of Planning software such as ASTA PowerProject and Primavera.
• MCIOB is desirable, but not needed.
• Ideally, a HNC/Degree qualification in a construction related subject or trade qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute towards the management of the bid and project planning / programming strategic plan.
• Assist the management team in preparation of method statements to meet the needs of the project.
• Manage the delivery and maintenance of all associated programmes as required by the bid and project planning and programming strategic plan - Including as a minimum, the Master Integrated Programme including Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Handover Programmes.
• Contribute towards the monitoring of progress and production of all internal and external progress reports for completion and delivery to the bid & project leadership teams, client and other parties in a timely and professional manner.
• Input and implementation of the project risk and opportunity management plan.
• Contribute towards the preparation and distribution of site organisation and logistics plans, including mechanical and non-mechanical plant utilisation and programme requirements, ensuring all relevant personnel are aware of the plan and their responsibilities in this area.
• Ensure Contractual and Change Management programme related aspects are fully complied with including preparation of any time entitlement documentation.

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