Project Planner

United Living Group; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Wellness programmes

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking a detail-oriented Programme Planner to join the team in a hybrid role, blending bid and operational work across the South of England. You will develop pre-construction and construction programs, align tender and operations, and collaborate with commercial teams to forecast needs and risks.

Key requirements include strong MS Project and Excel capabilities, data analysis, and experience with bid/tender processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programme Planner in construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Strong data interrogation and analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of project management principles and risk management.
• Experience with bid/tendering processes.
• Leadership and stakeholder influence abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed pre-construction and construction programs aligned to key tender stage requirements, agreeing with relevant operations teams as to the deliverability of the scheme.
• Where working within Operational teams, manage, and maintain detailed pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring projects meet key milestones.
• Submit regular program updates to Operations and Commercial managers in line with contractual requirements.
• Assess and report on risks and delays, incorporating them into the project schedule.
• Liaise with on-site operations teams to understand resource profiles and productivity assumptions.
• Identify and manage the critical path of programs, working with the wider team to mitigate slippage.
• Collaborate closely with quantity surveyors and commercial teams to ensure alignment with program for commercial forecasting.
• Own, update, and drive resolution of Risk & Issue logs.
• Conduct program review sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement efficiencies and improvements in internal and external processes.
• Ensure program submissions comply with contractual guidelines.
• Build strong client relationships, representing the company brand professionally.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Excel

Data analysis

Project management

Bid/tendering

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Negotiation

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/PM

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented individual, to fill a hybrid role, working dually with the bid and operational teams on broadly a 65:35 split of time and workload in favour of the bid team. We require a detail-oriented and analytical Programme Planner to join our team in the South, currently based in the Swanley/Dartford area but the role will entail occasional movement between sites. As a Programme Planner, you will play a crucial role in the successful development of pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring alignment between tender, operations and commercial teams. This is a new role and working closely with key operational teams nationally will be key to our success.

• Build detailed pre-construction and construction programs aligned to key tender stage requirements, agreeing with relevant operations teams as to the deliverability of the scheme
• Where working within Operational teams, manage, and maintain detailed pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring projects meet key milestones
• Submit regular program updates to Operations and Commercial managers in line with contractual requirements
• Assess and report on risks and delays, incorporating them into the project schedule
• Liaise with on-site operations teams to understand resource profiles and productivity assumptions
• Identify and manage the critical path of programs, working with the wider team to mitigate slippage
• Collaborate closely with quantity surveyors and commercial teams to ensure alignment with program for commercial forecasting
• Own, update, and drive resolution of Risk & Issue logs
• Conduct program review sessions with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and implement efficiencies and improvements in internal and external processes
• Ensure program submissions comply with contractual guidelines
• Build strong client relationships, representing the company brand professionally

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programme Planner in the construction industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (essential) and other Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong data interrogation and analytical skills
• Excellent understanding of project management principles and risk management
• Experience with bid/tendering processes
• Leadership experience and ability to influence stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (e.g., Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management)
• Solid knowledge of construction industry practices and terminology
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
• Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites
• Adaptability to learn and use various client tools and reporting systems

Additional Information

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programmes

Additional Information

• Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets
• This job is a full-time permanent role, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday based in the South of England
• Opportunity to spend time in and working closely with other departments will be provided to ensure the successful applicant gains a wide depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the company and industry