Construction Planner – NEC & Tunnelling Projects

AWD online; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Award-winning contractor

Travel across UK

Job summary

AWD online is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to lead planning, monitoring and control of major civil and tunnelling projects across the UK. You will develop and maintain programmes from tender stage through to completion, working with Project Managers, Site Teams and Commercial Teams.

The ideal candidate has NEC contract proficiency, strong sequencing skills, and experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project, with the ability to manage multiple projects and provide accurate reporting

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop Project Programmes: Create and maintain detailed project programmes from tender stage through to completion
• Monitor Project Progress: Update programmes to reflect actual performance and support accurate reporting
• Identify Critical Path Activities: Review project sequencing, highlight programme risks and support effective project delivery
• Produce Look-Ahead Programmes: Prepare short and long-term look-ahead programmes for internal teams, clients and project stakeholders
• Analyse Delays: Review delays, assess programme impact and recommend practical recovery strategies
• Monitor Project Resources: Track labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources against programme requirements
• Prepare Programme Reports: Produce clear programme updates for internal meetings, client meetings and project reviews
• Support Tender Planning: Assist with tender planning, pre-construction activities and wider project controls
• Assist with Programme Changes: Support programme changes, variations and extension of time claims
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Communicate with clients, subcontractors, Project Managers, Site Teams and Commercial Teams
• Improve Planning Processes: Support continuous improvement in planning processes and programme management

Skills

NEC contracts

Planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

AWD online is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to lead planning, monitoring and control of major civil and tunnelling projects across the UK. You will develop and maintain programmes from tender stage through to completion, working with Project Managers, Site Teams and Commercial Teams.

The ideal candidate has NEC contract proficiency, strong sequencing skills, and experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project, with the ability to manage multiple projects and provide accurate reporting