Construction Planner - Tier 1 Contractor | Benefits

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor in the UK seeks a Construction Planner to join its established team, focusing on civil engineering and building projects. This role involves preparing tender programmes, liaising with teams, and conducting site visits to assess progress. The company prioritizes employee wellbeing with extensive benefits and training opportunities, promoting a collaborative work culture. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant industry qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days annual leave plus additional long-service entitlement

Enhanced pension scheme

Private healthcare and life insurance

Income protection and critical illness cover

Flexible benefits platform

Paid volunteering days

Mental health and wellbeing support

Green car scheme and cycle-to-work options

Industry-leading training and career development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven planning experience across multiple construction projects.
• Ability to liaise effectively with tender teams and stakeholders.
• Capacity to conduct regular site visits and assess program impacts.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with tender teams to establish optimum build sequences.
• Prepare tender programmes with supporting graphics.
• Attend meetings and tender interviews, contributing to presentations.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and produce assessments.
• Assess programme impacts of variations and changes.

Skills

Strong communication and organisational skills

Proficient in Asta Powerproject

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Demonstrated construction knowledge and planning experience

Education

Industry qualification (ONC/HNC, BEng, NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

A leading Tier 1 contractor in the UK seeks a Construction Planner to join its established team, focusing on civil engineering and building projects. This role involves preparing tender programmes, liaising with teams, and conducting site visits to assess progress. The company prioritizes employee wellbeing with extensive benefits and training opportunities, promoting a collaborative work culture. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant industry qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment.