Planner
Posted 7 days ago by SSA Recruitment
£350 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Aldermaston, West Berkshire
Summary: The Planner role focuses on supporting a well-established subcontractor in the civils, groundworks, and RC frame sectors. The position involves managing project schedules, assisting with tender programmes, and coordinating works across various stages of project development. The successful candidate will travel between sites in the outskirts of London and ensure the accurate planning and delivery of multiple schemes. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and manage project programmes and schedules.
- Support site teams with planning input to ensure projects run to schedule.
- Assist with tender programmes and pre-construction planning.
- Liaise with project teams, clients, and external consultants.
- Ensure plans are accurate, realistic, and reflect all project constraints.
- Monitor progress and provide regular updates and reports.
- Identify and mitigate risks through effective planning practices.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in planning within the civils, groundworks, or RC frame sectors is preferred.
- Open to candidates from Project Manager or Senior Engineer backgrounds looking to step into planning.
- Strong understanding of construction programmes and methodologies.
- Experience working with NEC contracts is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in planning software (e.g., Asta Powerproject, Primavera, MS Project) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
Salary (Rate): £350/day
City: Aldermaston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Planner – Civils, RC Frames & Groundworks
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a dynamic and driven Planner to join a well-established subcontractor with a strong presence across civils, groundworks, and reinforced concrete (RC) frame projects. This is a pivotal role that involves supporting both live projects and the Pre-Construction team, ensuring the successful planning and delivery of multiple schemes.
The successful candidate will be expected to travel between sites across the outskirts of London and contribute to the coordination and programming of works across various stages of project development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and manage project programmes and schedules.
- Support site teams with planning input to ensure projects run to schedule.
- Assist with tender programmes and pre-construction planning.
- Liaise with project teams, clients, and external consultants.
- Ensure plans are accurate, realistic, and reflect all project constraints.
- Monitor progress and provide regular updates and reports.
- Identify and mitigate risks through effective planning practices.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in planning within the civils, groundworks, or RC frame sectors is preferred.
- Open to candidates from Project Manager or Senior Engineer backgrounds looking to step into planning.
- Strong understanding of construction programmes and methodologies.
- Experience working with NEC contracts is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in planning software (e.g., Asta Powerproject, Primavera, MS Project) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a planning role within a supportive and fast-paced environment, working on high-profile projects and gaining exposure to both live site operations and pre-construction activities.