Remote Construction Planner

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Competitive salary

Diverse projects

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Remote Construction Planner to join its innovative team in a fully remote capacity. You will develop and manage comprehensive construction schedules and execution plans, collaborating with project managers, engineers, and site teams across the country to optimize timelines, resources, and logistics.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, with at least 5 years in construction planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed construction schedules using planning software.
• Analyze scope, drawings, and specs to identify critical path activities and risks.
• Collaborate with project teams to set timelines, milestones, and resources.
• Monitor progress and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare schedule status reports for stakeholders.
• Optimize sequencing and logistics to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Resource planning

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Remote Construction Planner to join their innovative team, working entirely from a remote location. This role is critical for developing and managing comprehensive construction schedules and execution plans for various projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams across the country to optimize project timelines, resource allocation, and logistics. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while playing a key role in the successful delivery of complex construction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed construction project schedules using specialized planning software.
• Analyze project scope, drawings, and specifications to identify critical path activities and potential risks.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish realistic timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress against the plan, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on schedule status, performance, and forecasts for project stakeholders.
• Optimize construction sequencing and logistics to enhance project efficiency and minimize costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency with planning software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex construction documents.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively, supporting teams across Randburg and beyond.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Full remote working arrangement, offering significant work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging national construction projects.
• Access to advanced planning software and professional development resources.
• A forward-thinking company culture that embraces technology and remote collaboration.