Real-Time On-Site Construction Planner & Scheduler

Designer Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group is seeking a Project Planner/Scheduler to integrate practical on-site sequencing with robust planning processes. You will work closely with Project Managers, commercial teams and site leadership to keep programmes aligned with reality and performance targets.

The role requires experience in construction or M&E contracting, strong familiarity with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and the ability to advise across the project lifecycle under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planner / Scheduler within construction or M&E contracting.
• Strong understanding of on-site project delivery beyond theoretical planning.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed, resource-loaded project programmes.
• Collaborate with site and project teams to reflect real construction sequences.
• Identify risks, delays and pressure points early, drive solutions.
• Run what-if scenarios to assess impact of changes in sequencing.
• Produce clear reporting on progress, milestones and critical path.
• Support short-term planning and lookahead programmes.
• Provide planning input for variations and claims.

Skills

Primavera MS Project

Site planning experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Construction/engineering qualifications

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Designer Group is seeking a Project Planner/Scheduler to integrate practical on-site sequencing with robust planning processes. You will work closely with Project Managers, commercial teams and site leadership to keep programmes aligned with reality and performance targets.

The role requires experience in construction or M&E contracting, strong familiarity with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and the ability to advise across the project lifecycle under tight deadlines.