Construction Planner​/Programmer

Job description

Looking for an experienced & capable Construction Planner to work for one of the regions leading Civil Engineering & Building Contractors.

Duties include:

• Creating, maintaining and reviewing a programme of work
• Ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Liaising with surveyors, engineers and architects
• Producing progress reports and forecasts for team members, clients and stakeholders
• Breaking large jobs down into phases of development
• Using project management tools to plan time frames
• Working with estimators to calculate the resources needed for a project
• Planning contingency programmes in case time frames change
• Meeting with contractors and suppliers
• Demonstrating knowledge of construction
• Writing bids for tender
• Managing several projects with the support of junior planners
• Working between offices and construction sites.

Skills required:

• Knowledge of English language, maths, and geography
• Able to work well with others
• Analytical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Persistence and determination
• Ambition and a desire to succeed
• Business management skills
• Able to use a computer and the main software packages competently.