Planner

John Sisk & Son; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Planner to lead their planning team within the UK Infrastructure Business Unit. This role involves overseeing the planning and programming of design, procurement, and construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered successfully. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in construction project management software, with a strong focus on risk assessment and stakeholder engagement. Join a company that values work-life balance and offers opportunities for professional development while being part of a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

26 days holiday plus additional days

Employer pension scheme

Travel expenses covered

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Planner role.
• Advanced training in construction project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning team in assessing project risks and developing baseline programmes.
• Report on project status and oversee construction methodologies.

Skills

Planning and programming

Risk assessment

Construction methodology

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant Degree or diploma

Tools

Primavera P6

BIM software

Job description

Overview

John Sisk & Son are looking for a Planner to join their UK Infrastructure Business Unit. The role involves leading the planning team with the planning and programming of design, procurement, and construction activities associated with projects in a specific geographical area. The Planner will regularly review the programme and planning management functions during preconstruction and construction phases, and develop reports to feedback on progress and performance to the Regional Director. John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

• Support project directors and the director in charge in assessing programme risk during prequalification – bid or no bid.
• Review the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Oversee the preparation of a construction (target) programme, highlighting areas for improvement against the contract programme.
• Lead the regional planning team to ensure all programmes, phasing, and work undertaken are in a consistent format.
• Support the director in charge in implementing business improvement measures related to planning and project controls.
• Report to the Regional Director(s) on the current programme status of all projects on a weekly/monthly basis, and regularly review programmes, outputs, and phasing.
• Validate tender event programmes for subcontractor procurement, ensuring design release and lead-in activities are accurate and achievable.
• Coordinate the development of 4D graphical models or 2D phasing plans as required.
• Oversee construction methodology to demonstrate techniques and sequencing for successful project delivery.
• Review all project prelim books, including staff resources, logistics, and temporary works requirements.
• Engage with the supply chain to review project programmes regarding design, lead-ins, construction periods, plant, and labor requirements.
• Assess risk and opportunities for each programme, highlighting potential mitigation measures, including float and time risk allowances.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a Planner role.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or diploma.
• Advanced training in construction project management software, including progress analysis and s-curve reporting, managing costs and resources.
• Primavera P6 training and managing people training.
• Advanced BIM training with understanding of the common data environment.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with yearly increases.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 26 days holiday, with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional and educational development.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, limitless career opportunities, and a great team environment.Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies sharing speculative CVs will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for introductions. The full job specification is available upon request. At Sisk, we are committed to attracting diverse talent. We understand confidence gaps and imposter phenomena can hinder remarkable candidates. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, especially if they believe their transferable skills tell a full story beyond just technical expertise. We look forward to hearing from you.