Project Planner

United Infrastructure’s Social infrastructure arm revitalises homes and communities through regeneration and maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance for public‑sector clients.

Job Description

We are seeking a Programme Planner to work on a hybrid 65:35 bid‑to‑operations split, based in the Swanley/Dartford area with occasional site travel.

• Build detailed pre‑construction and construction programmes aligned to tender stage requirements.
• Manage and maintain programmes, ensuring delivery of key milestones.
• Submit regular programme updates to Operations and Commercial managers.
• Assess and report on risks and delays, incorporating them into the project schedule.
• Liaise with on‑site operations teams to understand resource profiles and productivity assumptions.
• Identify and manage the critical path, mitigating slippage with the wider team.
• Collaborate with quantity surveyors and commercial teams for commercial forecasting alignment.
• Own, update and drive resolution of Risk & Issue logs.
• Conduct programme review sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement efficiencies and improvements in internal and external processes.
• Ensure programme submissions comply with contractual guidelines.
• Build strong client relationships and represent the company brand professionally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programme Planner in construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong data interrogation and analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of project‑management and risk‑management principles.
• Experience with bid/tendering processes.
• Leadership experience and stakeholder influence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Project Management (preferred).
• Solid knowledge of construction industry practices and terminology.
• Exceptional organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive work approach.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to regional sites.
• Adaptability to learn and use various client tools and reporting systems.

Benefits

• Bike‑to‑work scheme
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programmes

Additional Information

• Must be highly computer literate, especially with Microsoft Office and large data sets.
• Full‑time permanent role, 8 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday, based in the South of England.
• Opportunity to work closely with other departments for a broad understanding of the company and industry.

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