Planner - Construction

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a site-based Planner in Exeter with a salary of circa £85,000 and excellent benefits. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in construction planning, capable of managing multiple programmes and communicating effectively with teams. Responsibilities include establishing robust contract programmes, contributing to risk strategies, and engaging with supply chain specialists.

Benefits

Lodge allowance

Excellent holiday allowance

Private medical cover

Flexible Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in construction planning.
• Ability to manage multiple programs running in parallel.
• Strong understanding of design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Establish a robust contract programme from Pre-construction to handover.
• Prepare optimum working programmes covering all phases.
• Contribute to risk identification and propose mitigation strategies.
• Communicate with production teams regarding programme responsibilities.
• Engage with supply chain to confirm methodologies and timelines.
• Monitor progress and recommend mitigations as needed.

Skills

Extensive experience delivering construction projects

Ability to manage multiple programmes

Strong understanding of project phases

Experience using ASTA

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of UK contract forms

Job description

Job Description

Planner - Construction Exeter (Site-Based), Permanent, Starting Salary of circa £85,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a site-based Planner to join a long-term construction project in Exeter.

Sphere Solutions is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit a Planner with a minimum of 10 years experience, for a major £multi-million construction project in Exeter. This is a key role, leading the planning function to ensure the project is delivered on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a robust contract programme from Pre-construction through to handover
• Prepare optimum working programmes covering design, procurement, enabling, construction, commissioning, handover, and client milestones.
• Contribute to risk identification and propose mitigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with production teams to ensure awareness of responsibilities in meeting the programme.
• Engage with supply chain specialists to confirm suitable methodologies and timelines.
• Monitor and report on progress, recommending mitigation where needed.

About You

• Extensive experience delivering construction projects on a large scale in the UK, must have circa 10 years experience within planning.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes running in parallel.
• Strong understanding of all project phases: design, procurement, construction (structures, architecture, services), and commissioning.
• Must have experience using ASTA.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and listen effectively.
• Strong knowledge of key UK contract forms and their features.

Benefits

• Starting salary circa £85,000, my client will pay more depending on experience.
• Lodge allowance, for candidates that are not living locally
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Private medical cover
• Flexible Lifestyle benefits

To apply, please contact Jo or apply via the link below.