Flexible 3‑Day Construction Planner (12‑Month Contract)

Russell Taylor Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is recruiting an experienced Construction Planner for a 12-month contract in Manchester, working three days per week. The role focuses on developing and maintaining construction programmes across hotels, car parks and commercial offices, in collaboration with project teams.

The ideal candidate has main contractor experience, strong sequencing knowledge, and proficiency in Asta Powerproject.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Construction Planner for a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, methodologies and programme management.
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update and maintain accurate construction programmes, coordinating with Project Managers, Design Managers and the Commercial team.
• Assist the design team with the production and management of design programmes.
• Support the commercial team in developing procurement programmes.
• Analyse project resource requirements.
• Assess and evaluate construction methods and techniques.
• Advise on site logistics, sequencing and methods of working.
• Assist with the preparation of bid and tender-stage programmes.
• Implement robust progress-monitoring systems to track delivery against programme.
• Produce and contribute to progress reports, ensuring accurate programme data and reporting.

Skills

Construction planning

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Russell Taylor Group is recruiting an experienced Construction Planner for a 12-month contract in Manchester, working three days per week. The role focuses on developing and maintaining construction programmes across hotels, car parks and commercial offices, in collaboration with project teams.

The ideal candidate has main contractor experience, strong sequencing knowledge, and proficiency in Asta Powerproject.