Planner

Sir Robert Mcalpine Ltd.; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction company in Bridgwater is seeking a Planner to manage and develop project timelines for a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The role requires extensive experience in planning for large projects, particularly in the healthcare sector, and strong knowledge of planning software. Join us to help build Britain's future heritage with competitive rewards and a focus on inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing planning on large multi-million-pound projects, ideally within the healthcare sector.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders about the project’s planning roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage all programmes and deliverables.
• Question the project to ensure delivery is in line with business targets.

Skills

Knowledge of Powerproject planning software

Experience using Primavera P6

Experience using Microsoft Project

Experience in managing large multi-million-pound projects

Passion for innovating and driving planning initiatives

Experience of working on bids

Job description

Planner

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state‑of‑the‑art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium‑ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site‑wide external works.

Why join us?

Across the country, you’ll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine: Cornwall’s Eden Project, the Wales Millennium Centre, Birmingham’s Bull Ring, London’s Emirates Stadium. By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155‑year legacy. Our family‑owned business is where you can achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain’s future heritage with us.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage all programmes and other time‑related and production control deliverables.
• Effectively communicate the project’s planning roadmap and performance measures to a host of key stakeholders.
• Question the project to ensure delivery is in line with all company, regional, and project business targets.

Profile

• Knowledge of Powerproject planning software is essential. Experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is also useful/desirable.
• Extensive experience in managing planning on large multi‑million‑pound projects, ideally within the healthcare sector.
• A passion for innovating and driving planning initiatives.
• Experience of working on bids.

Rewards

We’re ready to invest in you and your future and offer wide‑ranging, performance‑related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards package features flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

Inclusion

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Especially if you’re part of a group that is under‑represented in construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family‑run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other
• Construction