Planner

Sisk; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Planner to join their team in Manchester. The role involves leading the planning efforts for a high-profile project, assessing programme risks, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, preferably including stadium projects, and must be adept in construction project management tools. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Company car or allowance

26 days holiday

Employer pension scheme

Travel expenses covered

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Planner role.
• Experience with stadium projects is preferred.
• Advanced training in construction project management software.

Responsibilities

• Support project directors in assessing programme risk.
• Review the development of the baseline contract programme.
• Lead the regional planning team.

Skills

Planning and programming

Construction project management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

Primavera P6

BIM software

Job description

Overview

John Sisk & Son are looking for a Planner to join their UK Construction North Business Unit. The role involves working on a high-profile scheme in Manchester, leading the planning team with the planning and programming of design, procurement, and construction activities associated with projects in a specific geographical area. The Planner will regularly review the programme and planning management functions during preconstruction and construction phases, and develop reports on progress and performance for the Regional Director.

Responsibilities

• Support project directors and the director in charge in assessing programme risk during the prequalification stage—bid or no bid.
• Review the development of the baseline contract programme, covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Oversee the preparation of a construction (target) programme, highlighting areas for improvement against the contract programme.
• Lead the regional planning team to ensure all programmes, phasing, and work undertaken are in a consistent format.
• Support the director in charge with business improvement measures related to planning and project controls.
• Report weekly or monthly to the Regional Director(s) on the current programme status of all projects, and review programmes, outputs, and phasing regularly.
• Validate tender event programmes for subcontractor procurement, ensuring design release and lead-in activities are accurate and achievable.
• Coordinate the development of 4D graphical models or 2D phasing plans as required.
• Oversee construction methodology to demonstrate construction techniques and sequencing effectively.
• Review project prelim books, including staff resources, logistics, and temporary works requirements.
• Engage with the supply chain to review project programmes concerning design, lead-ins, construction periods, and resource requirements.
• Review risks and opportunities in each programme and suggest mitigation measures, considering float and time risk allowances.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a Planner role
• Experience with stadium projects is preferred

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma
• Advanced training in construction project management software, including progress analysis and s-curve reporting, cost and resource management
• Primavera P6 and managing people training
• Advanced BIM training and understanding of the common data environment

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with annual increases
• Company car or allowance
• 26 days holiday, with options to purchase additional days
• Employer pension scheme
• Travel expenses covered
• Flexible and remote working options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Opportunities for professional and educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, limitless career growth, and a supportive environment. Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact from agencies sharing CVs will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for introductions.

We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We value transferable skills and encourage you to share your full story beyond technical expertise.