Planner & Main Contractor

Approach Personnel Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. In this role, you will contribute to the project planning process, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with contractual obligations. The position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, yearly bonus potential, private medical care, and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have experience on live projects, knowledge of planning software, and a relevant qualification. Apply now if this role suits you!

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Yearly bonus potential

Private medical care

Private pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working on new build construction projects in Education, Healthcare, or Commercial sectors.
• MCIOB qualification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute towards the management of bid and project planning.
• Assist in preparation of method statements.
• Manage delivery of associated programmes.
• Produce internal and external progress reports.
• Implement project risk management plan.
• Prepare site organisation and logistics plans.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Experience on live projects

Knowledge of ASTA PowerProject

Knowledge of Primavera

Understanding of NEC contracts

Education

HNC/Degree in a construction related subject

Job description

Are you an experienced Construction Planner with a background working on a variety of construction based projects?

Are you proficient is using Planning software such as ASTA Powerproject or Primavera?

Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with an industry leading Main Contractor, who are currently on the look out for a Construction Planner to join them on a permanent basis, based out of their Manchester office. As a Construction Planner, you will be responsible for contributing to the overall planning process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary up to £65,000 (D.O.E)
• Yearly bonus potential
• Private medical care
• Private pension scheme

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience on live projects and different forms of construction and types of contracts including NEC contracts
• MUST HAVE, experience working on new build construction projects in sectors such as Education, Healthcare, High Rise or Commercial
• Excellent working knowledge of Planning software such as ASTA PowerProject and Primavera.
• MCIOB is desirable, but not needed.
• Ideally, a HNC/Degree qualification in a construction related subject or trade qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute towards the management of the bid and project planning / programming strategic plan.
• Assist the management team in preparation of method statements to meet the needs of the project.
• Manage the delivery and maintenance of all associated programmes as required by the bid and project planning and programming strategic plan - Including as a minimum, the Master Integrated Programme including Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Handover Programmes.
• Contribute towards the monitoring of progress and production of all internal and external progress reports for completion and delivery to the bid & project leadership teams, client and other parties in a timely and professional manner.
• Input and implementation of the project risk and opportunity management plan.
• Contribute towards the preparation and distribution of site organisation and logistics plans, including mechanical and non-mechanical plant utilisation and programme requirements, ensuring all relevant personnel are aware of the plan and their responsibilities in this area.
• Ensure Contractual and Change Management programme related aspects are fully complied with including preparation of any time entitlement documentation.

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