Planner - Civils

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

Job summary

A leading construction company in Birmingham is seeking a Planner to lead their planning team for infrastructure projects. The role involves overseeing programme development, ensuring effective project delivery, and supporting business improvement measures. Candidates should have 3-5 years of planning experience and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increases

Company car or car allowance

26 days holiday + options to purchase

Employer pension scheme

Travel expenses covered

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Planner role.
• Advanced training in construction project management software.
• Understanding of the common data environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project directors in assessing programme risk.
• Oversee the preparation of construction target programmes.
• Lead the regional planning team.

Skills

Project management

Schedule development

Resource management

Education

Relevant Degree or diploma

Tools

Primavera P6

BIM

Job description

Overview

John Sisk & Son are looking for a Planner to join their UK Infrastructure Business Unit. 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 function during preconstruction and construction phases, and develop reports to feedback on progress and performance to the Regional Director. John Sisk & Son have established themselves as a family-owned international construction company committed to excellence, trust, certainty, and value for clients while embracing change.

Responsibilities

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

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a Planner role.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with yearly increases.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 26 days holiday, with an option to purchase 5 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 manages all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies sharing CVs will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for introductions. The full job specification is available upon request. At Sisk, we are committed to attracting diverse talent. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential beyond technical expertise.