Planner

Location: Chadderton, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Join a Growing Specialist Civil Engineering Contractor

Our client is a well-established and respected civil engineering contractor, specialising in reinforced concrete structures and delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Planner to take ownership of the planning function and play a key role in the successful delivery of projects from tender stage through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who enjoys working autonomously and wants to become a valued member of a close-knit, ambitious team.

The Role of Planner

As a Planner, you will be responsible for the complete planning, scheduling and project controls function across the company's portfolio of projects. Working closely with the Estimating, Commercial and Operational teams, you will ensure projects are accurately programmed, commercially robust and delivered in line with contractual requirements.

Planner Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction

• Produce detailed tender programmes using first principles.
• Develop construction methodologies and logistics strategies.
• Prepare materials lead-in schedules and information required schedules.
• Produce resource-loaded programmes and labour histograms.
• Present planning proposals during client tender interviews where required.

Live Projects

• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes.
• Ensure programmes comply with NEC and JCT contract requirements.
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and validate programme updates.
• Produce and maintain look-ahead programmes.
• Review progress against programme and identify risks or opportunities.
• Support and mentor junior operational staff and trainee planners.

Commercial & Project Controls

• Monitor programme impacts arising from variations, delays and compensation events.
• Prepare detailed programme analysis to support Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
• Maintain accurate programme baselines and revision histories.
• Provide planning support to the Commercial and Operational teams throughout project delivery.

About the Planner:

We are looking for an experienced construction planner who can confidently manage the planning function independently.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous planning experience within civil engineering, reinforced concrete structures or general construction.
• Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject, including critical path analysis, logic linking and progress tracking.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience producing tender and live construction programmes.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with operational and commercial teams.
• A Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Project Management qualification would be advantageous, although practical experience is equally valued.

What's on Offer for a planner?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to lead the planning function within a growing business.
• Work on prestigious reinforced concrete and civil engineering projects.
• Collaborative working environment with direct access to senior leadership.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

If you're an experienced Senior Planner looking for your next challenge and want to join a company where your expertise will have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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