Construction Programme Planner (Hybrid: Bid & Ops)

United Living Group

Dartford

Hybrid

GBP 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Wellness programmes

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking a detail-oriented Programme Planner to join the team in a hybrid role, blending bid and operational work across the South of England. You will develop pre-construction and construction programs, align tender and operations, and collaborate with commercial teams to forecast needs and risks.

Key requirements include strong MS Project and Excel capabilities, data analysis, and experience with bid/tender processes.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Programme Planner in construction.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel.
Strong data interrogation and analytical skills.
Excellent understanding of project management principles and risk management.
Experience with bid/tendering processes.
Leadership and stakeholder influence abilities.

Responsibilities

Build detailed pre-construction and construction programs aligned to key tender stage requirements, agreeing with relevant operations teams as to the deliverability of the scheme.
Where working within Operational teams, manage, and maintain detailed pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring projects meet key milestones.
Submit regular program updates to Operations and Commercial managers in line with contractual requirements.
Assess and report on risks and delays, incorporating them into the project schedule.
Liaise with on-site operations teams to understand resource profiles and productivity assumptions.
Identify and manage the critical path of programs, working with the wider team to mitigate slippage.
Collaborate closely with quantity surveyors and commercial teams to ensure alignment with program for commercial forecasting.
Own, update, and drive resolution of Risk & Issue logs.
Conduct program review sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and implement efficiencies and improvements in internal and external processes.
Ensure program submissions comply with contractual guidelines.
Build strong client relationships, representing the company brand professionally.