Planner

WATES; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Project Planner to join their Smartspace Team in Warrington. This role involves providing planning services for complex projects, ensuring timely updates, analyzing performance, and collaborating closely with the site team. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in P6 planning software, and a passion for teamwork. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Car allowance or company car

Private medical

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and planning skills are essential.
• Experience in project planning or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of weekly progress updates and reports.
• Produce mid/short-term programmes with the site team.
• Propose and evaluate alternative solutions to enhance project success.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Proficiency in P6 planning software

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Tools

P6 planning software

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

The Vacancy

Wates is seeking a Project Planner to join our Smartspace Team, focusing on high-profile, technically complex fitout and refurb projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about teamwork, possess strong analytical and planning skills, and seek a role that challenges norms, introduces fresh ideas, and advances your career, join us in shaping the future together.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

About the Role

Our Planners are vital to our business. This role primarily involves providing professional planning and programming services for pre-contract and project teams.

As our Planner, you will:

1. Take ownership of weekly progress updates, compile as-built data, analyze trends, measure performance, and generate reports through site walk-arounds and weekly meetings with the site team and supply chain.
2. Produce mid/short-term programmes with the site team to anticipate issues, ensure proper resourcing, and incorporate advice from the site team and key supply chain partners.
3. Understand the project, Wates, and client needs thoroughly, and propose and evaluate alternative solutions to enhance project success.
4. Be proficient in P6 planning software; knowledge of NEC contracts is advantageous but not essential. Wates also uses ASTA Powerproject.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and profit share scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car allowance or company car (role/grade dependent)
• Travel coverage to any of our sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including private medical, 8% employer pension contributions, health and wellness programs, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• Industry-leading family leave benefits: 26 weeks paid maternity and 12 weeks paid paternity leave

Learn more about LIFE AT WATES at https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

We welcome diverse talent to join our teams. Even if you don't have all listed skills, many are transferable within the WATES Group.

If you'd like clarity on our vacancies, wish to discuss career opportunities confidentially, or need assistance with our recruitment process, contact our In-House Recruitment Team or email [e-mail]. We will respond promptly.

As a responsible employer, we are committed to equality, recognized through accolades like Gold Investors in People and being a Disability Confident employer. We value long-term relationships as a family-owned business.

This position requires a DBS check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually; we do not discriminate based on criminal records. Some roles may require additional pre-employment checks. For more info, see National Security Vetting.

Work for Wates

Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, construction, and property maintenance company with over 125 years of legacy.

Our purpose: ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ aligns with our three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities with our partners and customers.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Providing opportunities and fostering inclusive, respectful relationships.

We are proud to be recognized as Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer, committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices.