Construction Planner

We are seeking an experienced Planner based in the east of England to join our Tier 1 construction client. The role focuses on high-profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

The Planner plays a vital role in providing effective planning and programming services for pre-contract and project teams.

Responsibilities as a Planner:

• Manage and report on project progress, understanding key performance indicators, project controls, and metrics.
• Ensure full integration of design and procurement elements within programmes with construction activities.
• Produce integrated tender programmes, logistic plans, method statements, and present proposals at settlement meetings.
• Review programme effectiveness following changes, advise on delays, and manage risks.
• Support multiple projects, including live and tender projects, ensuring successful completion with minimal supervision.
• Guide and advise other Planners.
• Mentor trainee planners and provide planning support across the business.

Requirements for the role:

• Experience working on large-scale construction developments or multiple scheme projects in sectors such as Healthcare, Education, or Ministry of Justice.
• Confident communicator with experience liaising with diverse clients.
• Familiarity with common construction contracts like NEC 3 and performance measurement techniques such as Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, and KPIs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management software.
• Ability to motivate teams and achieve high performance.
• Highly organized, capable of writing and monitoring project plans and schedules efficiently.

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Travel coverage to sites based on HMRC advisory rates
• Private Medical insurance
• 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave.

Additional information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Construction

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