Job Description
Summary
Our client is a well-established, family-owned construction business with a strong reputation for transparency, collaboration, and delivering exceptional projects across the Residential, Logistics, Industrial, and Commercial sectors. With projects ranging from -2m to -80m, they pride themselves on a people-focused approach that encourages innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Construction Planner to join their East Midlands team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with project teams to develop, monitor, and manage project programmes across a diverse portfolio of projects. It is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to further develop their expertise and play a key role in successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Scheduling
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project programmes, including Design Deliverable Programmes, Procurement Programmes, and Commissioning & Completion Programmes.
- Support critical path analysis to ensure programme milestones and deadlines are achieved.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities to contribute to robust construction sequencing and planning.
Programme Development and Coordination
- Help create integrated project programmes that monitor and measure progress across all project stages.
- Contribute to the development of Information Required Schedules and Procurement Programmes.
- Review subcontractor programmes and assist in ensuring alignment with the overall project programme.
Collaboration and Reporting
- Work closely with site and project delivery teams to support project objectives and business targets.
- Provide accurate and reliable programme information to Project Management teams.
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of programme reports, including critical path updates and programme revisions.
Risk Identification and Problem-Solving
- Support the identification of potential programme risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
- Challenge proposed programme changes where necessary to protect project objectives and delivery timescales.
Accountabilities
- Supporting project teams with planning systems, processes, and best practice.
- Contributing to the delivery of accurate and reliable project programmes.
- Assisting with providing detailed planning insight and programme analysis to Project Management teams.
Required Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in a planning role within the construction industry, or relevant exposure to project planning activities.
- Understanding of project planning processes and software, with a willingness to further develop technical expertise.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in planning software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive attitude and desire to develop a long-term career in construction planning.