Planner

Navartis Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Site travel expenses

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Career development

Job summary

Navartis Ltd. seeks a proactive Planner to join our growing construction team. You will work on tender and live projects across the UK, developing construction programmes, sequencing plans and progress reports.

The role involves hybrid work with site visits to support delivery across sectors including industrial, retail, residential and offices. The successful candidate will have a construction-related qualification, strong planning software skills (Asta Powerproject) and excellent organisation

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and managing programmes for construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and project delivery.
• Proficiency with planning software, preferably Asta Powerproject.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with bid and pre-construction teams to establish construction methodologies and sequences.
• Produce tender programmes, sequencing graphics and supporting planning documentation.
• Assist with preparation and pricing of preliminaries.
• Develop and maintain Contract Programmes and Design & Procurement Programmes.
• Prepare detailed sequencing and logistics plans for live projects.
• Attend tender interviews and provide planning support to delivery teams.
• Monitor progress and assess implications of variations or delays.
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Education

Construction degree

ONC/HNC

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Excel

Job description

Planner

Location: Northampton/Midlands (Hybrid with travel to sites and Head Office as required)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Planner to join a successful and growing construction team delivering major projects across the UK. Working within a collaborative planning function and reporting to the Managing Planner, you will be involved in both tender and live project planning across a diverse portfolio of schemes valued from £10m to £60m+.

Projects span multiple sectors including:

• Industrial & Logistics
• Retail
• Residential
• Commercial Offices
• Fit-Out
• Infrastructure

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to develop their career within a leading construction environment, working on high-profile projects nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with bid and pre-construction teams to establish construction methodologies, build sequences and earthworks strategies for tender opportunities.
• Produce tender programmes, sequencing graphics and supporting planning documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and pricing of preliminaries.
• Attend tender interviews and contribute to presentations where required.
• Develop and maintain Contract Programmes, Construction Programmes and Design & Procurement Programmes.
• Prepare detailed sequencing and logistics plans for live projects, incorporating specialist subcontractor activities.
• Undertake regular site visits to monitor progress against programme targets.
• Attend project meetings and provide planning support to delivery teams.
• Assess the programme implications of variations, changes and potential delays.
• Prepare completion and close-out programmes.
• Support project teams with programme reporting and progress updates.

Requirements

• ONC, HNC, Degree, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience preparing and managing programmes for construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience working across multiple projects and sectors is desirable.
• Proficiency with planning software, preferably Asta Powerproject.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant software packages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ambitious, proactive and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, clients and subcontractors.

What's on Offer

• Up to £75,000 (DoE)
• Car allowance
• Site travel expenses
• Pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Exposure to a wide range of high-profile construction projects across the UK

If you're looking to develop your planning career within a dynamic construction business delivering complex and rewarding projects nationwide, we'd love to hear from you.