Construction Planner

Prime Phenix Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A new build property development company in London seeks an experienced construction planner. The role involves developing and maintaining detailed project schedules while ensuring compliance with project specifications. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in construction planning, with proficiency in project management software like Primavera P6 and MS Project. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential. The position is office/site-based in Greater London, focusing on residential developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction planning.
• Proficient in project planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies and project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules for complex projects.
• Collaborate with the project teams to define project scope and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying delays or risks.
• Prepare progress reports and schedule updates for project meetings.

Skills

Construction planning

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

• Minimum 5 years UK experience needed, London office/site based New Build Residential Developments experience with strong planning expertise, on-site experience and a solid understanding of construction processes and project lifecycles. Highly organized to play a key role in developing, monitoring and updating construction project schedules, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.
• Prime Phenix is a new build property development company operating primarily in London and South East England, our focus is on creating exceptional residential developments that combine luxury functionality and innovative design. We prioritise quality at every stage of the development process and place strong emphasis on sustainability incorporating energy efficiency and minimising environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules for complex projects using planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, milestones, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and reporting on any delays or risks.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the overall program.
• Prepare and present progress reports, schedule updates and look-ahead programs for project meetings.
• Coordinate with site teams to gather real-time progress data and incorporate it into the master schedule.
• Support pre-construction planning, including preparing baseline programs.
• Ensure planning and programming activities comply with project specifications.
• Perform critical path analysis and suggest mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Contribute to progress reporting, risk management, and forecasting.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction planning, preferably with exposure to large-scale or complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree lucha in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in project planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project lifecycles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Site-based planning experience is highly desirable.