Planner

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; Bassetlaw; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in the UK is seeking a Planning Manager to lead large-scale refurbishment projects. The successful candidate will develop and manage programmes throughout the project lifecycle and need extensive construction knowledge, particularly in refurbishments. Key responsibilities include managing planning strategies, identifying risks, and integrating innovative planning techniques. The firm offers competitive rewards and a focus on inclusivity for all employees, promoting a supportive and empowering environment.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive construction knowledge, ideally with refurbishment or live-site experience.
• Proven track record in planning at tender, preconstruction, and delivery stages.
• Experience managing planning on projects over £50m+.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage all time-related deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate planning strategies and performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Challenge assumptions and identify risks to keep delivery on track.
• Integrate Digital/4D planning techniques to optimise phasing.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Planning at tender, preconstruction, and delivery stages

Management of planning on £50m+ projects

Understanding of NEC contracts

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

4D planning experience

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring junior planners

Job description

Overview

Are you keen to work in our Special Projects team, planning large scale refurbishment projects? You will lead the planning on complex refurbishment and special projects, often in live environments, from tender and preconstruction through delivery to completion. These projects demand meticulous sequencing, stakeholder coordination, and innovative planning solutions to minimise disruption and achieve programme certainty.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage all programmes and time-related deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate planning strategies and performance metrics clearly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Challenge assumptions and proactively identify risks to keep delivery on track with company and project targets.
• Integrate Digital/4D planning techniques to optimise phasing and logistics in constrained environments.

Your Profile

• Extensive construction knowledge, ideally with refurbishment or live-site experience.
• Proven track record in planning at tender, preconstruction, and delivery stages.
• Experience managing planning on projects over £50m+ (refurbishment or special projects preferred).
• Strong understanding of various forms of contract, including NEC.
• Skilled in Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6; 4D planning experience advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor junior planners.

Rewards

We\'re ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don\'t meet every single requirement, we\'d still love to hear from you, especially if you\'re part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.