Residential Construction Planner (Asta Powerproject)

Building Careers UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent package

Warrington-based position

Growing construction business

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Planner to join their Warrington team. You will develop, maintain and monitor construction programmes across residential projects, collaborating with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure delivery in line with agreed timelines.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Asta Powerproject and have a solid track record in construction programming, able to manage multiple projects and deliver milestones on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Planner within the construction industry.
• Strong experience within residential construction / housebuilding would be advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge of construction programming and planning.
• Asta Powerproject proficiency is essential.
• Experience producing programmes from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Experience monitoring progress and identifying programme risks.
• Ability to analyse and manage critical path activities.
• Experience working closely with site and commercial teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed construction programmes from pre-construction through to completion
• Producing and maintaining baseline and detailed project programmes
• Monitoring progress against agreed programmes and identifying potential delays
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Commercial Teams
• Updating programmes and providing regular progress reports
• Identifying programme risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Reviewing subcontractor programmes and ensuring alignment with the overall project programme
• Supporting the preparation of tender and pre-construction programmes
• Assisting with short, medium and long-term planning
• Producing progress reports and programme updates for internal and external stakeholders
• Attending project and progress meetings where required
• Providing planning and programme support to operational teams
• Ensuring key milestones and critical path activities are identified and managed
• Supporting the commercial team with programme-related information and potential delay matters
• Maintaining accurate project records and programme documentation

Skills

Asta Powerproject

Construction planning

Residential construction

Progress monitoring

Critical path

Microsoft Office

Site collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Qualifications or equivalent

UK driving licence

Education

Construction qualification

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Planner to join their Warrington team. You will develop, maintain and monitor construction programmes across residential projects, collaborating with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure delivery in line with agreed timelines.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Asta Powerproject and have a solid track record in construction programming, able to manage multiple projects and deliver milestones on time.