Senior Planner

Tilbury Douglas; Coalville; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm seeks a professional to provide construction planning and methodology input for projects. Responsibilities include preparing tender programmes, liaising with cross-functional teams, and ongoing support for site teams. Candidates should have a keen interest in construction, effective communication skills, and familiarity with project management tools. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and additional long service benefits including medical insurance and retirement planning.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private medical insurance

Flexible working options

Professional membership fees

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Keen interest in construction techniques and methodologies.
• Suitable safety training and hold an appropriate CSCS card.
• Ability to present solutions clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and programming input into bids and projects.
• Prepare tender programmes, method statements, and phasing drawings.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to develop proposals.

Skills

Construction methodology knowledge

Effective communication skills

Independent working ability

Lean programming skills

Education

Membership of a professional body (CIOB or ICE)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power-project

Job description

The Opportunity

To provide construction planning, programming, prelims and methodology input for projects at prequalification, tender and contract stage by developing an accurate assessment of sequence, methodology and time. Reproduction of best timeline going forward in the design & construction period.

What you will be doing

• Planning and programming input into prequalification’s and bids which will involve developing the construction methodology
• Preparing tender programmes, method statements phasing drawings and other supporting information
• Liaising with our bid managers, estimators, designers, temporary works department and specialist subcontractors as necessary
• Preparing presentation material using PowerPoint, Sketch-Up, Paint or similar and presenting our construction proposals at interview
• Experience of 4D planning desirable
• At contract stage preparation of programme and works with the site teams to prepare detailed construction programmes, design and procurement programmes and other supporting information
• Provide on-going support to site teams to review progress or update programmes and report as necessary
• May directly supervise a technician or operational staff on rotation
• To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning. Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same

What we will need from you

• Keen interest in and a good knowledge of building, civil engineering or general construction techniques and methodology
• Suitable level of safety training and to hold an appropriate CSCS card
• Familiarity with the standard Microsoft Office suite of software (particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Ability to absorb and assimilate project information quickly and to demonstrate clarity of thought in developing and presenting solutions
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload but must also be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; Confidence to communicate within the company as well as clients, industry professional and suppliers outside the company
• An understanding of the design and procurement process and an awareness of contractual matters
• Lean programming skills; NEC compliant programmes
• Track & re-schedule monthly reports
• Site experience on a variety of projects covering common construction techniques
• Capable of preparing programmes using one or more of the project management software packages in use in the company e.g. Power-project, Microsoft Project, Asta
• Membership of a professional body e.g. CIOB or ICE is encouraged
• Early Contract Involvement experience
• An ability to think laterally and apply innovative solutions can be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload but must also be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We have now achieved our Investors in Diversity status.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

We look forward to receiving your application!