Real-Time Construction Planner & Scheduler

Designer Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group is seeking a Project Planner / Scheduler who understands how construction projects move on site, not just on paper. You will sit at the centre of project delivery, working with Project Managers, Commercial teams and site leadership to build, manage and challenge programmes in real time.

You'll own the programme from early development through delivery, ensuring it reflects reality, drives performance and highlights risk before it becomes a problem.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planner / Scheduler within construction or M&E contracting.
• Strong understanding of how projects are delivered on site.
• Ability to interpret drawings, sequencing, and construction methodology.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed, resource-loaded project programmes (Primavera / MS Project).
• Work closely with site and project teams to ensure programmes reflect real construction sequences.
• Identify risks, delays and pressure points early, drive solutions.
• Run What-if scenarios to assess impact of changes in methodology or sequencing.
• Produce clear, accurate reporting on progress, milestones and critical path.
• Support project teams with short-term planning and lookahead programmes.
• Challenge assumptions and provide practical planning advice across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor progress on site and align programme with actual delivery.
• Support commercial and project teams with planning input for variations and claims.

Skills

Planner / Scheduler

Construction delivery on-site

Stakeholder engagement

Fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Drawing interpretation

Job description

Designer Group is seeking a Project Planner / Scheduler who understands how construction projects move on site, not just on paper. You will sit at the centre of project delivery, working with Project Managers, Commercial teams and site leadership to build, manage and challenge programmes in real time.

You'll own the programme from early development through delivery, ensuring it reflects reality, drives performance and highlights risk before it becomes a problem.