Planner

Story Contracting; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking a Planner in Carlisle. The role requires managing and reporting on various construction programmes essential for project delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in planning, proficiency with Microsoft Project and Primavera, and a proactive approach to teamwork. The company emphasizes career development, flexible working conditions, and community engagement, making it an attractive place to work.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Award-winning training and development

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a planning role essential.
• Pro proficiency in Microsoft Project and Primavera required.
• Able to adapt to and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Producing, maintaining, updating, and reporting programmes.
• Working collaboratively across operational and commercial teams.

Skills

Planning experience

Microsoft Project proficiency

Solution-focused approach

Knowledge of Construction projects

NEC Contracts knowledge

UK driving licence

Tools

Primavera planning software

Job description

Planner

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join our team in Carlisle - there has never been a better time to join!

The Role

Reporting to our Head of Infrastructure, you will be responsible for producing, maintaining, updating and reporting programmes across various projects within the portfolio and in line with the contract requirements. Programmes are key to delivering projects within the required timescales and methodology hence the Planner role is an integral part of the project team working across the operational, commercial and estimating functions.

You will be able to demonstrate

• Previous experience in a planning role
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project and Primavera planning software
• A pro‑active and solution focused approach working across multiple teams
• Working knowledge of Construction projects
• Working knowledge of NEC Contracts (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

If you can prioritise workloads in a dynamic work environment, build sustainable relationships and are looking for an opportunity to work within an enthusiastic team, then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award‑winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.

In addition to a competitive salary, pension we show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.

Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office, site and home working. Flexible working arrangements are available so that our people are engaged to give their best.

We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.

The ideal candidate for the role will

• Be an excellent communicator
• Be an ambassador for our company values
• Be highly experienced in Construction planning
• Have high standards when it comes to quality and performance
• Have strong organisational skills

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately‑owned, award‑winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.

FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you’d be a good fit?

Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

Apply today and start your story