Planner

Dornan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Real PM, a Turner Company, is seeking a Planner to join its London planning team to develop, review and manage construction programmes across major projects. Reporting to a Planning Manager, you will work with clients, consultants and contractors to bring programmes to life and keep projects on schedule.

This role offers progression toward Senior Planner and Planning Manager as you expand ownership and client-side perspective on projects in the commercial fit-out, refurbishment and new build

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in construction planning.
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject.
• Knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts.
• Able to interpret and communicate complex programme information clearly.
• CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Producing and updating construction programmes from feasibility to project completion.
• Reviewing contractor programmes to identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitoring site progress against baselines and critical paths.
• Liaising with project teams on sequencing, interfaces and logistics.
• Supporting pre-construction and procurement with programme input.
• Presenting programme information clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction planning

Communication

Independent working

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Planner - Real PM London

Real PM, a Turner Company, is a specialist project and programme management consultancy based in London, supporting clients across the construction and infrastructure sectors in the UK and internationally. As part of Turner Construction, Real PM combines the specialist, hands-on approach of a London consultancy with access to the expertise, resources and global reach of one of the world's leading construction organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join RealPM's planning team as a Planner, working across major commercial fit-out, refurbishment and new-build projects. Reporting to a Planning Manager, you will play a key role in developing, reviewing and managing construction programmes, supporting projects from early feasibility and pre-construction through to completion.

This is a varied, technically engaging role where you'll work closely with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams to bring programmes to life, monitor progress and help keep projects on track. Ideal for someone with a strong construction planning background who is ready to take on greater ownership, apply their experience from a client-side perspective and develop towards Senior Planner and Planning Manager level.

Your day will include:

• Producing, managing and updating construction programmes from feasibility and pre-construction through to project completion.
• Reviewing and validating contractor programmes on behalf of clients, identifying risks, issues and opportunities.
• Monitoring site progress against baseline programmes, analysing critical paths and preparing progress reports and forecasts.
• Working with project teams to understand construction sequencing, trade interfaces, site logistics and programme risks.
• Supporting pre-construction and procurement activities, including programme input for tender submissions and bid proposals.
• Developing logistics strategies and contributing planning information to Construction Management Plans (CMPs).
• Presenting programme information, progress updates and planning recommendations clearly to clients and project stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with Project Managers, Directors, consultants and contractors to support effective project delivery.
• Contributing to the development of RealPM's planning systems, templates and procedures.
• Taking ownership of planning deliverables across assigned projects, with opportunities to lead planning on individual commissions as your experience develops.

About You

• Around five years' experience in construction planning, with a sound understanding of how construction projects are planned and delivered.
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject, including building programmes from first principles, baselining, progress updating and critical path analysis.
• Good working knowledge of construction sequencing, trade interfaces and site logistics.
• Familiarity with programme requirements under JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Able to interpret and communicate complex programme information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Confident working independently, taking ownership of planning deliverables and exercising sound technical judgement.
• A collaborative and professional approach, with the confidence to build effective relationships with clients and project teams.
• A CSCS card.

Experience working with a main contractor or in a site-based role, such as site or package management, would be beneficial. Experience in commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects, particularly within occupied buildings, would also be advantageous. Familiarity with contractor programme reviews, delay assessment, SMSTS, a relevant construction management degree, or working towards MCIOB or an equivalent professional qualification would be welcome.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner who wants to broaden their experience, work closely with clients and take the next step in their career within a specialist project and programme management consultancy.