Construction Planner

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