Construction Planner

Construction Planner - Opportunity to make a difference and lead during a period of expansion for a company with a friendly, family culture.

• Hybrid working out of our office in Bromborough, Wirral
• North West based with site visits
• Full-Time (Monday – Friday)

Trustland Construction is an industry-leading commercial construction specialist based in the Wirral with over 50 years of experience. Working with several major blue-chip companies across the petrochemical, nuclear, food production and consumer goods industries, we are a fast-paced and growing team who value our staff and their development, whilst maintaining a friendly, family culture.

Our company vision is “to have inspired individuals working together as a dedicated team to deliver quality outcomes for our customers and our community.” At Trustland, we believe that finding the right fit goes beyond qualifications and experience. We are committed to identifying candidates who align with this vision, embody our company culture, and possess the necessary skills to excel in their roles.

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Planner to bring structure, consistency, and best practice to planning across our projects. This is a new role in the business, created to support our growth and improve programme quality across all live and upcoming schemes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring project programmes from pre-construction through to completion.

This is a key role within the business, working closely with Pre-Construction, Commercial, and Operational teams to ensure robust planning and successful project delivery.

This is an opportunity to shape and standardise the planning function within the business

• Develop tender programmes and phasing plans using Asta Power project
• Work closely with Pre-construction and construction teams to produce competitive and realistic project timelines
• Build logic‑linked, realistic programmes with clear sequencing and milestones
• Identify key project risks and opportunities during tender stage
• Assist in logistics planning and sequencing of works
• Prepare detailed construction programmes (including critical path analysis)
• Monitor and update project schedules throughout the project lifecycle
• Track progress against programme and identify potential delays
• Produce regular progress reports for internal and client review meetings
• Advise site teams on sequencing, resource allocation, and recovery strategies
• Support the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims where required
• Introduce and maintain consistent planning processes, templates and reporting
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Subcontractors, and Clients
• Attend site progress meetings and planning workshops
• Ensure subcontractor programmes align with the master schedule

• Proven experience as a Planner within a construction or engineering contractor environment
• Sound knowledge of construction sequencing and methodology
• Ability to plan construction projects from first principles
• Proficiency in planning software (e.g., Asta Power project, Microsoft Project)
• Experience working on projects typically valued between £2m–£10m
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in NEC and JCT forms of contract
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIOB) (or prepared to work towards)

• Structured and methodical approach
• Proactive and solution-driven
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Calm under pressure with strong time-management skills

At Trustland Construction, we offer more than just a job opportunity—we provide a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff to thrive both personally and professionally.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity drives innovation. We welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and orientations.

Our value proposition encompasses the following:

• Family-friendly culture: We prioritise work-life balance and…