Senior Planner

RG Setsquare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Construction Planner to join a prestigious Tier 1 contractor based in Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will manage project programmes, demonstrate proficiency in ASTA software, and collaborate with the team to ensure effective planning and risk management. This permanent role offers a competitive salary starting from £79,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• In-depth proficiency in ASTA software for effective program management.
• Ability to produce a fully linked Project Programme identifying the critical path.
• Experience in preparing and analysing quotes for temporary works.

Responsibilities

• Produce a fully linked Project Programme for site.
• Collaborate with staff for effective planning and coordination.
• Challenge and verify subcontractor programs.

Skills

Proficiency in ASTA software

Project management

Analysis of projected outcomes

Collaboration

Job description

Senior Construction Planner

Permanent role with a salary from 79,000 + car/car allowance + package, based in Yorkshire.

RG Set Square is currently assisting a prestigious Tier 1 contractor with their search for a Senior Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and successful team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce a fully linked Project Programme for site, tender, or pre-qualification purposes, identifying the critical path, float, risks, and opportunities.
• Demonstrate in-depth proficiency in ASTA software for effective program management.
• Carry out what-if scenarios and provide analysis of projected outcomes.
• Collaborate with other company staff to ensure effective planning and coordination of works.
• Challenge and verify supplier and subcontractor programs and methodologies.
• Assess site set-up requirements, prepare phasing, logistics, and time slices, as well as associated methodologies and narratives based on tender deliverables.
• Prepare and analyse scaffold, temporary services, crane inquiries, and quotations.
• Identify needs for temporary works, coordinating with the temporary works coordinator on site and liaising with the temporary works department during the tender phase to obtain designs and costings.
• Solicit quotes for 4D construction simulations and collaborate with specialists to create simulations for tenders and interviews.
• Compile preliminaries books for adjudication.
• Coordinate with the Estimating Team during the tender phase to ensure accurate pricing of all attendances and verify that subcontractors have included necessary items.

If you possess the skills and experience related to the responsibilities described above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.