Planner

I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading building contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across various sectors, including commercial, residential, and public sector framework schemes.

• Location: Bristol or Cardiff
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Contract Type: Permanent

About Us:
With a strong pipeline of work, we are looking for a talented and experienced Construction Planner to join their team in either Bristol or Cardiff.

The Role:
As a Construction Planner, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects, working across both tenders and live projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner or a site/project manager with planning experience seeking a fresh challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and programmes for both tenders and live projects.
• Work closely with project teams to monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with site teams, project managers, and clients to identify key milestones, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare phasing plans, logistics strategies, and construction methodologies.
• Analyse project progress and provide accurate reports to stakeholders, identifying potential delays and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Support the tendering process by preparing programmes, methodology statements, and resource allocation plans.
• Use planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or equivalent to create and manage project schedules.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with the project programme.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, and quality standards in all planning activities.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a construction planning role or significant planning experience gained as a site/project manager.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and methodologies across a range of sectors.
• Proficiency in planning software (e.g.Microsoft Project or Asta Powerproject).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing project schedules.
• A relevant construction qualification (degree/HNC/HND) or equivalent experience is desirable.

The opportunity

• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the South West and Wales.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities with a leading contractor.

For an informal discussion please call Giles on 07525 595460 or use the red button to apply online.

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