Senior Construction Planner

Lechley Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Construction & Tendering teams. The role involves producing and managing various construction programmes while liaising with onsite teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a BSc or equivalent, and possess excellent IT skills, especially in project management software. Strong communication and commercial skills are essential. This role supports professional development within a dynamic company environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of IT tools for project planning.

Responsibilities

• Produce Tender Programmes and methodology statements.
• Monitor and report on site progress.
• Liaise with other departments and manage subcontractor performance.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

BSc or equivalent

Tools

Power Project

Corel Draw

Visio

Job description

Working for a well-known and respected regional contractor.

Job Role

We are looking to recruit a Senior Planner to work within the Construction & Tendering teams on a variety of projects predominantly across the North West but occasionally you may be asked to work outside of this geographical area. You will work closely alongside the Site Team and Health and Safety Department.

Reporting to the Chief Planner, you will be responsible for providing accurate construction time related programme information. This will include procurement and design key dates, monitoring and reporting on site progress and look ahead forecasting.

You will be involved in numerous tasks including but not limited to:

• • Production of Tender Programmes, methodology statements and assisting the bid team with buildability issues.
• • Providing the main Master and Construction Programmes.
• • Providing Procurement Programme to assist placement of subcontractor packages.
• • Producing sectional phasing programmes to assist more detail understanding.
• • Producing subcontractor programmes to track key subcontractor performance
• • Liaising effectively with other Company departments.
• • Keeping abreast of current legislative and industry standards.
• • Pursuing personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
• • Complying with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• • Carrying out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs.

Qualifications

• • The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role and enjoying working in a thriving, challenging and changing environment.
• • You will be educated to BSc level or equivalent.
• • You will need to have excellent IT skills in all Microsoft Packages in particular, Power Project, Corel Draw and Visio.
• • Excellent communication skills both oral and written are essential and you must be commercially astute.