Planner, Construction, Civil Engineering

Our client, a prominent company in the water industry, is currently seeking a Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves providing construction planning, programming, prelims and methodology input for projects at various stages, from prequalification and tender to contract execution. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing accurate assessments of sequence, methodology, and time for construction projects.

• Providing planning and programming input into prequalification and bids, including developing the construction methodology
• Preparing tender programmes, method statements, phasing drawings and other supporting information
• Liaising with bid managers, estimators, designers, temporary works department, and specialist subcontractors
• Preparing and presenting construction proposals using software such as PowerPoint, Sketch-Up, or Paint
• Supporting site teams in preparing detailed construction, design, and procurement programmes
• Reviewing progress, updating programmes, and reporting as necessary
• Supervising a technician or operational staff when required
• Supporting Business Continuity Planning by ensuring awareness and communication of the plans

• Strong knowledge of building, civil engineering or general construction techniques and methodology
• Appropriate level of safety training and a CSCS card
• Ability to quickly absorb and assimilate project information and present clear solutions
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of design and procurement processes and awareness of contractual matters
• Experience with NEC compliant programmes and lean programming skills
• Ability to track and reschedule monthly reports
• Experience with project management software such as Power-project, Microsoft Project, Asta
• Membership of a professional body such as CIOB or ICE is encouraged
• Early Contract Involvement experience
• Innovative thinking and lateral problem-solving abilities

• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• Volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and agile working (dependent on role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Employee discount schemes
• Flexible benefits scheme including options such as critical illness insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

If you are an experienced Planner looking to make a significant impact in the water industry, our client would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to delivering vital infrastructure projects