Planner - Fitout

VanRath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme and other benefits

Opportunities for professional develop

Exposure to diverse and exciting施工项目

Job summary

VANRATH is partnering with a forward-thinking construction company recruiting a Construction Planner to drive detailed programmes from pre-construction through to completion. You will monitor progress, manage risks, and collaborate with project teams to keep milestones on track.

This permanent, full-time role is based in the Belfast region. The ideal candidate will have planning software experience (MS Project, Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject), strong organisational and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Planner within the construction industry.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects effectively while working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes from pre-construction through to completion.
• Monitor project progress and update programmes to reflect real-time performance.
• Identify risks, delays and critical activities, providing appropriate mitigation solutions.
• Support tender programmes, resource allocation and project sequencing.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to coordinate schedules.
• Assist with planning labour, plant, materials and subcontractor activities to optimise delivery.
• Produce progress reports and planning updates for internal and client meetings.
• Ensure programmes meet contractual requirements and key project milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes and project controls.

Skills

Construction planning

Scheduling

Project sequencing

Analytics

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in construction management

Degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

VANRATH is working with a forward-thinking construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Belfast and beyond on the recruitment of a Construction Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to play a key role in project delivery, keeping programmes on track and supporting the delivery of projects safely, on time and within budget.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will join a collaborative and growing organisation that delivers a diverse mix of commercial and residential projects across the Belfast region. It is a business that values continuous improvement and quality, and there is genuine scope to develop your career against a strong pipeline of work.

• Permanent, full time
• Belfast region
• £60,000 to £80,000 depending on experience

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes from pre-construction through to completion
• Monitor project progress and update programmes to reflect real-time performance
• Identify risks, delays and critical activities, providing appropriate mitigation solutions
• Support tender programmes, resource allocation and project sequencing
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to coordinate schedules
• Assist with planning labour, plant, materials and subcontractor activities to optimise delivery
• Produce progress reports and planning updates for internal and client meetings
• Ensure programmes meet contractual requirements and key project milestones
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes and project controls

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Construction Planner within the construction industry
• Proficiency in planning software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple projects effectively while working under pressure
• Relevant industry experience or formal qualifications (HNC/HND or degree) in construction management or a related discipline desirable

Package and Benefits

• £60,000 to £80,000 depending on experience
• Pension scheme and other benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Exposure to diverse and exciting construction projects
• Supportive team environment

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