Planner

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a detail-oriented Planner to develop and maintain schedules for engineering, procurement, and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and substantial experience in civil engineering. Responsibilities include linking tasks across teams, estimating durations, and preparing reports. Strong IT skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience in civil engineering up to Sub Agent level.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain schedules for construction projects.
• Link tasks across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Collaborate with procurement and site teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Risk assessment

IT skills

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Planner. As a Planner, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining schedules for engineering, procurement, and construction projects. Working closely with various teams and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of activities and adherence to project timelines.

Responsibilities

1. Collect all necessary information to create schedules following Works Order rules.
2. Link tasks across engineering, procurement, and construction teams for each project and full programme.
3. Estimate task durations and identify the critical path.
4. Develop tender & construction programmes based on allocated budget and resources.
5. Collaborate with the procurement team and suppliers to confirm delivery dates for materials and equipment.
6. Negotiate timelines for work with site managers and subcontractors.
7. Update detailed schedules with new information from engineering, procurement, and site teams.
8. Plan weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly project activities.
9. Create and send schedules.
10. Assess risks and create contingency plans for the programme.
11. Produce progress reports and visual representations of project forecasts.
12. Draw up a construction program.
13. Define methods and establish outputs with the wider team including supply chain.
14. Prepare a resourced program, outcome confidence, and expectations.
15. Contribute to and establish a programme risk analysis throughout the build.
16. Prepare visual materials in support of planning methods.
17. Prepare and maintain the contractual programme to meet reporting requirements, both internal and external.
18. Work with site teams to understand progress, milestones, and activities.
19. Report programmes to NEC form of contract.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, etc.
• Substantial experience in a wide range of civil engineering, up to Sub Agent level before converting to Planner.
• Experience working with site-based teams and communicating across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workloads across multiple projects.
• Strong IT and reporting skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Day-to-day

Open to applications from current planners and experienced engineers seeking a new career opportunity.