Planner

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency seeks a Construction Planner for a permanent role based in Suffolk. This position offers flexibility with 1-2 days a week working from home and a competitive salary between £60k-£75k, with additional benefits. The successful candidate will manage planning functions on multiple projects, collaborate with operational staff, and possess strong knowledge of ASTA PowerProject. This role is ideal for professionals transitioning from Site or Project Management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within the Construction industry.
• Good working knowledge of ASTA PowerProject.
• Experience on New Build or Refurbishment projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the planning function on multiple projects.
• Liaise closely with operational staff managing planning and progress control.
• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Experience in Planning or Project Management

Knowledge of ASTA PowerProject

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

ASTA PowerProject

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Construction Planner

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1333

Location: Suffolk (with site visits in East Anglia) + Flexible working (1-2days a week from home)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£60k-£75k basic (Dependent on previous planning experience) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment have been instructed by a successful and profitable regional Main Contractor operating in the Leisure, Commercial, Residential, Education, Science and Mixed-Use sectors across East Anglia. The business are are looking to recruit a new Planner to join their Planning team of 4, working across site programming and tender planning.

The successful individual will be working closely with an experienced Planning Manager and other senior operational and commercial staff on-site.

The senior management team is well respected, long standing and noted for it's communication skills and work-life balance they make clear to all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the planning function on multiple projects, liaising closely with operational staff managing the planning, programming and progress control of the live project, liaising with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

This candidate should have a knowledge/use of ASTA PowerProject.

The business is open to considering candidates from a Site or Project Management background that would consider moving into Planning.

Desirable Experience

• Demonstrable experience within the Construction industry in Planning or Project Management or Construction Management.
• Good working knowledge of ASTA PowerProject.
• Previous experience working on New Build or Refurbishment projects would be highly advantageous for this position.
• Previous Roles: Assistant Planning Manager OR Senior Planner OR Project Planner Or Construction OR Planner OR Site Planner OR Project Manager OR Site Manager OR Construction Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or BTEC Level 4 and above, or comparable construction qualification.

ASTA PowerProject software knowledge.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Planner position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advert ised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.