Intermediate Planner

John Sisk & Son; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned international construction company is hiring an Intermediate Planner in Macclesfield. The role involves supporting senior planners with programme management during preconstruction and construction phases. Responsibilities include developing tracking schedules, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and contributing to construction methodologies. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and proficiency in Primavera P6.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with yearly increase

26 days holiday with option to purchase more

Employer pension

Competitive mileage rate

Flexible and remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and Educational development

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience with P6 and Pharmaceutical projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Planners in defining current programme status.
• Regularly review programmes with Senior Planners.
• Contribute to the development of baseline contract programmes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Relevant Degree or diploma in construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a Intermediate planner in Macclesfield to Support the Senior Planners and Regional Planner with the planning and programming of design, procurement, and construction activities. This role involves contributing to programme and planning management during both the preconstruction and construction phases.

At John Sisk & Son, we have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients—while being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Planners in defining the current programme status across projects on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Regularly review programmes, outputs, and phasing in collaboration with Senior Planners.
• Assist in developing tracking schedules to maintain information and manage programme submissions from subcontractors.
• Contribute to the development of baseline contract programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover—ensuring logic links and a clear critical path.
• Ensure that planning decisions align with Sisk’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Support the development of construction methodologies to demonstrate safe and effective sequencing of work.

Experience

• Membership of a relevant professional body (where applicable).
• relevant experience n P6 and Pharmaceutical projects .
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or diploma Qualifications in construction management
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Presentation Techniques Training
• Contract awareness
• Understanding JCT and NEC forms of contract

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary with yearly increase
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pension Competitive mileage rate
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional and Educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the opportunity to:

• Work with purpose

• Build a career without limits

• Enjoy balance and flexibility

• Be surrounded by great people

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfils all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact from unapproved agencies (including speculative CVs) will not be accepted, and no fees will apply.

At Sisk, we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent. We recognise that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome may discourage some individuals from applying, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. If your experience doesn’t match all the listed criteria, we still encourage you to apply—your transferable skills and potential matter. We’d love to hear from you.

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