Planner - Civils

SISK Group; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Planner to oversee planning and programming of projects. The role includes leading a team, assessing risks, and ensuring timely project delivery while supporting business improvement measures. Candidates should have substantial experience and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increases

Company car or car allowance

26 days holiday plus 5 options to purchase

Employer pension scheme

Travel expenses coverage

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Planner.
• Advanced training in construction project management software.
• BIM training, understanding of the common data environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning team with programming of design, procurement, and construction activities.
• Review and oversee preparation of construction programmes.
• Provide updates to the Regional Director on programme status.

Skills

Construction project management software

Progress analysis

Cost management

Resource management

People management

BIM understanding

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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 across 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 established themselves as a family-owned international construction company known for trust, certainty, and value, and are committed to building excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support project directors and the director in charge in assessing programme risk during prequalification (bid/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. Support business improvement measures related to planning and project controls.
6. Provide regular updates to the Regional Director on programme status, reviewing 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 methodologies to demonstrate techniques and sequencing for successful project delivery.
10. Review project prelim books, including staffing, 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, suggesting mitigation measures.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Planner.
• Relevant degree or diploma.
• Advanced training in construction project management software, progress analysis, s-curve reporting, cost, and resource management.
• Primavera P6 training.
• People management training.
• Advanced BIM training and understanding of the common data environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with yearly increases.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 26 days holiday (with option to purchase 5 more).
• Employer pension scheme.
• Travel expenses coverage.
• 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, career growth, and a great team environment.

Our Internal Recruitment Team manages all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact from unapproved agencies will not be accepted, and no fees will apply 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, especially those who may not meet all criteria but possess transferable skills. We value the full story you can tell about your capabilities.