Project Manager - Planner Role
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead our planning and project controls function across the business.
Job Description:
The Senior Planner will be responsible for setting standards and ensuring consistency in pre-construction and construction phases. This role supports delivery excellence through accurate programme development, progress monitoring, risk management, and reporting to senior management and the Board.
* Develop baseline contract programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring logic links and critical path are clear.
* Presentation of construction target programmes to identify improvements and efficiencies compared to contract programmes.
* Development of tender event programmes for subcontractor procurement, integrating design release and lead-in activities.
* Maintenance of accurate programme documentation within a Common Data Environment (CDE).
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Development & Control
* Create 4D graphical models and/or 2D phasing plans to illustrate build sequence, logistics, and phasing.
* Identify programme risks and opportunities, applying mitigation measures, float, and time risk allowances.
* Collaborate with project teams to develop construction methodologies that demonstrate sequencing and techniques.
Reporting, Progress & As-Built Information
* Manage tracking schedules to monitor subcontractor programmes.
* Maintenance and update of as-built programmes, highlighting variances from baseline.
Requirements:
We require a proven experience in construction planning, with a successful track record of programme management on live projects.
A strong understanding of UK and EU contract frameworks, including NEC and JCT, is essential.
Excellent IT skills and the ability to manage planning data in a collaborative digital environment are required.
A degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline is necessary.
Certification or training in planning and programme software is desirable.
Benefits:
This role offers competitive remuneration, generous annual leave, pension, and benefits.
Unlimited learning and development opportunities are available.
An equal opportunities employer welcomes 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.
We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying.
You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter.
About Us:
We are a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project.