Planner, Construction, Civil Engineering

Location:
Northampton/Midlands (Hybrid with travel to sites and Head Office as required)
Salary:
Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Planner to join a successful and growing construction team delivering major projects across the UK. Working within a collaborative planning function and reporting to the Managing Planner, you will be involved in both tender and live project planning across a diverse portfolio of schemes valued from £10m to £60m+.

Projects span multiple sectors including:

• Industrial & Logistics
• Retail
• Residential
• Commercial Offices
• Fit-Out
• Infrastructure

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to develop their career within a leading construction environment, working on high-profile projects nationwide.

• Collaborate with bid and pre-construction teams to establish construction methodologies, build sequences and earthworks strategies for tender opportunities.
• Produce tender programmes, sequencing graphics and supporting planning documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and pricing of preliminaries.
• Attend tender interviews and contribute to presentations where required.
• Develop and maintain Contract Programmes, Construction Programmes and Design & Procurement Programmes.
• Prepare detailed sequencing and logistics plans for live projects, incorporating specialist subcontractor activities.
• Undertake regular site visits to monitor progress against programme targets.
• Attend project meetings and provide planning support to delivery teams.
• Assess the programme implications of variations, changes and potential delays.
• Prepare completion and close-out programmes.
• Support project teams with programme reporting and progress updates.

• ONC, HNC, Degree, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience preparing and managing programmes for construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience working across multiple projects and sectors is desirable.
• Proficiency with planning software, preferably Asta Power project.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant software packages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ambitious, proactive and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, clients and subcontractors.

• Up to £75,000 (DoE)
• Car allowance
• Site travel expenses
• Pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Exposure to a wide range of high-profile construction projects across the UK

If you're looking to develop your planning career within a dynamic construction business delivering complex and rewarding projects nationwide, we'd love to hear from you.