Planner - Birmingham

Caddick Construction Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Day Off

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Pension 5% employer contribution

Job summary

Caddick Construction Limited is seeking a Planner to join our Midlands region, working on a large residential project in Birmingham City Centre. This role focuses on developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, supporting critical path analysis, and ensuring alignment with overall project goals.

You will collaborate with on-site delivery teams, assist in reporting on progress, and help mitigate risks to keep the program on track.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a planning role within the construction industry or relevant exposure to project planning activities.
• Basic knowledge of project planning systems and tools, with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in relevant planning software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, including Design Deliverable Programmes, Procurement Programmes, and Commissioning and Completion Programmes.
• Support critical path analysis to ensure project timelines are met.
• Review tender/construction drawings, specifications, and bills to contribute to robust build sequences.
• Help create integrated Project Programmes that measure progress across all project stages.
• Contribute to the development of Information Required and Procurement Schedules.
• Review subcontractor programmes and assist in ensuring alignment with overarching Project Programmes.
• Collaborate with on-site project delivery teams to support project goals and meet business unit targets.
• Provide consistent and reliable programme data to the Project Management team.
• Assist in preparing and delivering reports, including updates on critical paths and rescheduled activities.
• Support the identification of potential issues with project plans and assist in proposing solutions to mitigate impact.
• Help challenge proposed changes to ensure project objectives are not compromised.
• Supporting project teams with planning systems and processes.
• Contributing to the delivery of accurate and reliable project schedules.
• Assisting in the provision of detailed planning insights to Project Management teams.

Skills

Planning experience

IT skills

Drawings interpretation

Planning software

Job description

Summary

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. We are seeking a Planner to join our Midlands region, working on a large residential project in Birmingham City Centre.

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. We are seeking a Planner to join our Midlands region, working on a large residential project in Birmingham City Centre.

At Caddick Construction, we value our people and prioritize collaboration, transparency, and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of our growing team.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, including Design Deliverable Programmes, Procurement Programmes, and Commissioning and Completion Programmes.
• Support critical path analysis to ensure project timelines are met.
• Review tender/construction drawings, specifications, and bills to contribute to robust build sequences.
• Help create integrated Project Programmes that measure progress across all project stages.
• Contribute to the development of Information Required and Procurement Schedules.
• Review subcontractor programmes and assist in ensuring alignment with overarching Project Programmes.
• Collaborate with on-site project delivery teams to support project goals and meet business unit targets.
• Provide consistent and reliable programme data to the Project Management team.
• Assist in preparing and delivering reports, including updates on critical paths and rescheduled activities.
• Support the identification of potential issues with project plans and assist in proposing solutions to mitigate impact.
• Help challenge proposed changes to ensure project objectives are not compromised.
• Supporting project teams with planning systems and processes.
• Contributing to the delivery of accurate and reliable project schedules.
• Assisting in the provision of detailed planning insights to Project Management teams.

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Some experience in a planning role within the construction industry or relevant exposure to project planning activities.
• Basic knowledge of project planning systems and tools, with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in relevant planning software.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an eagerness to grow in a planning role.

Why Join Caddick Construction?

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth

As part of a growing organisation, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People-Centred Approach

We prioritise collaboration, integrity and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caddick Construction is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Caddick Group Benefits

Health and Wellbeing

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.

Birthday Day Off

A discretionary day off to celebrate your birthday.

Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.

Caddick Hub

Exclusive discounts on groceries, holidays, technology and entertainment.

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.

Ride To Work Scheme

Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on cycles and accessories.

Pension

5% employer pension contribution.

Continuous Professional Development

Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Private Healthcare & Medicash

Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind).

Life Assurance

Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary, valid up to age 70.