Senior Planner

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting Projects

Career Growth

Collaborative Culture

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our Birmingham team. You will develop and monitor construction programmes, coordinate procurement and resources, and liaise with bid directors and delivery teams to drive project success.

You will need strong P6 and Asta PowerProject skills, excellent IT literacy, and a collaborative mind-set to work across high-value projects. Travel to tender and site duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Construction related qualification required.
• Demonstrate relevant previous experience in Building/Construction.
• Good IT knowledge – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• High attention to detail when reviewing and compiling programme solutions.
• Strong experience with P6 programming.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, accurate and reliable programme data.
• Develop and communicate planning intent and proposed solutions using Asta PowerProject.
• Present planned intent and logic clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop project programmes, method statements and logistics plans during bid and delivery phases.
• Keep records of assumptions and constraints in project programmes and schedules.
• Develop procurement schedules from project programmes.
• Review drawings/specifications to build robust programme solutions.
• Review subcontractor programmes and report on variances and progress.
• Understand contractual obligations and changes impact on programmes.
• Develop and monitor short-term programmes with the delivery team.
• Present impact of schedule slippage and critical path analyses.
• Measure progress and reporting against targets.
• Support and develop other planning department team members.
• Undertake other duties as required by management.

Skills

P6 scheduling

Asta PowerProject

IT literacy

Communication

Team player

Initiative

Thrives under pressure

Education

Construction related qualification

Tools

Asta PowerProject

Job description

Build your Future with Us!

McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction. We provide quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and small works projects. Working within the health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail, and residential sectors.

The experience and capabilities of our team allow us to deliver award-winning, quality projects. We are known for adding value and innovation throughout the process, saving our clients time and money. We work across several sectors and are partners on a number of framework agreements, creating value in every project we deliver.

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Senior Planner to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits (Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.mclh.co.uk/careers/employee-benefits/ )

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Head of Planning, the Senior Planner has responsibility for the development and monitoring of programme solutions. These solutions will include developing tender submissions, construction / target programmes, procurement scheduling, resource/cost allocations, on site duties, short-term planning and the co-ordination of report development.

Working closely with the Head of Planning, Bid Directors and Project Delivery Teams the Senior Planner will contribute to the continued success and growth of the Construction Division and will be expected to meet personal development targets, project goals and business unit targets.

An excellent team working ethos is essential to fulfil the job role. Travel may be necessary to fulfil the tender and operational support requirement of the business.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide consistent, accurate and reliable programme data.
• Develop and communicate planning intent and proposed solutions competently using Asta PowerProject.
• Can communicate and present planned intent and logic assumptions clearly both internally and externally to the MCLH business unit.
• Develop project specific Programmes, Method Statements and Logistics Plans during both the bid and operational phases.
• Keep records of any assumptions or constraints that have been made whilst developing Project Programmes, Schedules and Logistics Plans.
• Develop Information Required and Procurement Schedules from the Project Programmes.
• Review tender/construction drawings/specifications/bills to understand the project, to establish a robust programme solution.
• Review subcontractor programmes with the Project Delivery Team; compare them to the Project Programmes and provide briefing reports.
• Understand Contractual Obligations and how programmes can be impacted and recognise Changes / Variations and Delay Entitlement.
• An understanding of the planning obligations required on various forms of construction contracts.
• Develop and monitor detailed Short-Term Programmes in conjunction with the Project Delivery Team.
• Effectively present and communicate the impact of programmed activity slippage and critical path analysis.
• Accurately measure and justify progress and reporting estimates against the programme targets.
• Supporting & developing other members of the planning department team.
• Undertake any other duties which may be required by management.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Construction related qualification

Experience and Skills

• Demonstrate relevant previous experience in Building/Construction
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the construction process from inception to completion of a project
• Demonstrate a good IT knowledge – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail whilst reviewing and compiling programme solutions
• Possess strong experience with P6 programming
• Possess good communication and inter-personal skills
• Team player
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines

McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.

We take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.