At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company; we’re a family‑owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.
Health & Safety
Ensure all planning assumptions and decisions align with Sisk’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Review and evaluate how health and safety requirements are integrated into project programmes.
Programme Development & Control
Support regional leadership in assessing programme risks at pre‑qualification stage (bid/no bid).
Oversee development of baseline contract programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
Review and validate target programmes, ensuring opportunities for improvement are identified.
Validate subcontractor tender event programmes, ensuring accuracy and achievability.
Maintain and oversee planning records in a Common Data Environment (CDE).
Coordinate the development of 4D models and/or 2D phasing plans to support programme delivery.
Oversee development of construction methodologies that clearly demonstrate sequencing and safe delivery techniques.
Review and approve project preliminaries (staffing, logistics, temporary works).
Engage with supply chain partners to review and validate inputs on design deliverables, lead‑in times, labour, plant and durations.
Review risks and opportunities within programmes and advise on mitigation strategies, including float and time risk allowances.
Reporting, Progress & As‑Built Information
Evaluate and define tracking schedules to monitor subcontractor programmes.
Collate and review as‑built programmes, identifying deviations from baselines.
Ensure input to change requests includes accurate programme impact assessments.
Define and oversee use of 4D/2D phasing information for projects.
Consolidate and validate output rates to track live project progress and feed insights into pre‑construction.
Lead peer reviews of planning outputs to maintain consistency and quality across the region.
Management & Leadership
Lead the regional planning team, ensuring consistency in planning documents, formats and outputs.
Report programme performance and risks to regional directors on a regular (weekly/monthly) basis.
Conduct performance and development reviews for planners, ensuring professional growth and training needs are met.
Define deliverables and review planning outputs across both pre‑construction and live projects.
Independently review programme positions for all regional contracts at monthly review meetings.
Establish quality standards for planning outputs across the region.
Benchmark programme periods using subcontractor input, historic data and team consultation.
Support directors in implementing business improvement initiatives related to planning and programme management.
Essential Skills & Experience
Extensive experience in planning within complex construction projects. Proven track record engaging with clients, contractors and stakeholders on live projects.
Strong knowledge of UK and EU construction law, particularly contract management.
Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to mentor, develop and lead planning teams.
Strong IT skills and familiarity with planning and programme management software.
Advanced knowledge of industry best practice in planning, programming and project controls.
Experience managing costs and resources within project programmes.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience with 4D planning tools and BIM integration.
Experience delivering or auditing regional planning standards across multiple projects.
Evidence of continuous professional development (e.g., advanced training, CPD events, professional membership).
Knowledge of collaborative data environments (CDEs).
Essential Qualifications
Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
Certification or advanced training in planning and programme software (e.g., ASTA Powerproject, Primavera P6).
Desirable Qualifications
Membership (or eligibility for membership) of a professional body (e.g., CIOB, ICE, APM).
Advanced training in ASTA Powerproject (progress analysis, S‑curve reporting, cost/resource management).
Training in BIM, Synchro and collaborative data platforms.
Training in leadership, people management and presentation techniques.
Competitive salary.
26 days annual leave plus additional company days.
Pension and benefits.
Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
Much more.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.
Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.
All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.
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