Senior Planner

Gold Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Annual leave

Car allowance

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Senior Planner in Manchester to lead robust construction programmes for major projects across the North West. You will develop and manage detailed programmes, work with Project Directors and site teams, and drive performance using your planning expertise.

The ideal candidate has 4-5+ years’ planning experience in UK main contracting, strong knowledge of construction methodologies and proficiency with Asta Powerproject.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years' planning experience on UK construction projects.
• Strong UK main contracting background.
• Proven site-based planning on major schemes.
• Experience delivering projects valued £50m–£300m is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Project Managers and site teams to drive performance.
• Provide hands-on planning support throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Coordinate with commercial, design, procurement and engineering teams.
• Develop sequencing and methodologies in conjunction with the site team.
• Support project reviews and provide planning advice to senior stakeholders.
• Assist with short-, medium- and long-term planning to ensure delivery.
• Challenge programme performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity.

Skills

4-5+ years planning experience

UK main contracting experience

Site-based planning experience

Planning methodology & sequencing

Education

Relevant construction/engineering/planning qualification

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Title: Senior Planner
Location: Manchester
Salary: up to £100,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer, or an ambitious Planner looking to take the next step, to join a leading UK contractor based in Manchester.

You'll join an established and highly experienced planning team with a strong order book of exciting new build and major refurbishment projects across Manchester and the wider North West. With a diverse portfolio of schemes typically valued between £50m and £300m, this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to major projects across a broad range of sectors and play a key role in their successful delivery.

Working as part of the project planning function, you'll have significant involvement in the delivery of major schemes, working closely with the Project Director, Project Manager, site management and wider commercial and design teams. you'll be responsible for developing and managing robust construction programmes, monitoring progress, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing effective planning solutions to ensure key project milestones are achieved.

We're looking for a planner with a strong UK main contracting background and proven site-based planning experience on major construction projects. you'll have a thorough understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery, together with strong Asta Powerproject skills. The successful candidate will need to be confident working closely with operational teams and capable of taking ownership of their programmes.

The contractor is open to candidates at different stages of their career. This could be an excellent opportunity for a Planner with 4-5+ years' experience looking to step up and take on greater responsibility, or an established Senior Planner who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact on major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and update detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers and site teams to drive programme performance.
• Provide hands-on planning support throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Work closely with commercial, design, procurement and engineering teams to coordinate project activities.
• Develop construction sequencing and methodologies in conjunction with the site team.
• Support project reviews and provide clear planning advice to senior stakeholders.
• Assist with short, medium and long-term planning to ensure successful project delivery.
• Challenge programme performance and identify opportunities to improve sequencing and productivity.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planner / Senior Planner / Senior Planning Engineer.
• Strong UK main contracting experience is essential.
• Proven site-based planning experience on major construction projects.
• Experience delivering new build and/or major refurbishment projects.
• Experience working on projects valued between £50m-£300m would be highly advantageous.
• Proficient user of Asta Powerproject.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, methodologies and sequencing.
• 4-5+ years' planning experience for the Planner-level opportunity, or significant experience operating as a Senior Planner.
• Relevant construction, engineering or planning qualification desirable.

Offer

• Up to £100,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance £6,500
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits