Planner

SISK Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Planner for its UK Construction North Business Unit in Manchester. The successful candidate will lead a planning team, focus on project programming, and engage with the supply chain to ensure project delivery. This role offers competitive salary and development opportunities in a purpose-driven work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Company car or allowance

26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

Employer pension

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and educational development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a Planner role required.
• Stadium project experience preferred.
• Advanced training in construction project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning team with project planning and programming.
• Review project programmes and report on status to the Regional Director.
• Assess risks and opportunities in project plans.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

Primavera P6

BIM

Job description

John Sisk & Son are looking for a Planner to join their UK Construction North Business Unit to work on a high-profile scheme in Manchester. The role involves 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.

John Sisk & Son have built a reputation as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to clients while leading change.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support project directors & the director in charge in assessing programme risks during prequalification - bid or no bid.
2. Review the development of baseline contract programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
3. Oversee the preparation of construction (target) programmes, highlighting areas for improvement.
4. Lead the regional planning team to ensure programmes, phasing, and work formats are consistent.
5. Assist in business improvement measures related to planning and project controls.
6. Report weekly/monthly on current programme status to the Regional Director, reviewing programmes, outputs, and phasing.
7. Validate tender event programmes for subcontractor procurement, including design release and lead-in activities.
8. Coordinate the development of 4D graphical models or 2D phasing plans as required.
9. Oversee construction methodology to demonstrate techniques and sequencing for successful project delivery.
10. Review project prelim books, including staff resources, logistics, and temporary works.
11. Engage with the supply chain to review project programmes concerning design, lead-ins, construction periods, and resource requirements.
12. Assess risks and opportunities in programmes, highlighting mitigation measures, float, and time risk allowances.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-5 years experience in a Planner role
• Experience with stadium projects preferred
• Relevant degree or diploma
• Advanced training in construction project management software, progress analysis, s-curve reporting, cost and resource management
• Primavera P6 and managing people training
• Advanced BIM training and understanding of the common data environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual increases
• Company car or allowance
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pension
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional and educational development opportunities

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer a purpose-driven work environment, work-life balance, career growth, and great colleagues.

Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies sharing CVs will not be accepted, and no fees apply.

The full job specification is available upon request. We are committed to attracting diverse talent and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills alongside technical expertise.