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.