Construction Programmer​/Planner

BHC is a family-run business with a proud heritage, having grown since 1992 into one of the UK and Ireland’s leading structural steel fabrication and construction companies. Our continued success is built on our strong values, commitment to innovation, and a genuine investment in our people, facilities, and technology.

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Construction Programmer/Planner to centralise all of the company’s project & labour plans. Reporting to the Operations Director and Project Teams, this is a key role in ensuring accuracy and consistency in project planning and progress tracking.

You’ll work across both pre-construction and live sites, producing robust programmes for tenders and updating them as projects progress.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Construction/Tender programmes, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines.
• Integrate project schedules with 3D models using 4D software for a visual representation of construction sequences.
• Conduct site visits to review works and drawings when required, monitoring and analysing project progress, while providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Produce weekly look-ahead programmes and manage critical paths.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to identify risks and mitigate delays.
• Identify scheduling conflicts and propose solutions to optimise project efficiency.
• Utilise scheduling software to create detailed Gantt charts, timelines, and reports.
• Support the bid process with detailed and realistic programmes.
• Implement and manage changes to project schedules as needed.

• Minimum of 3 years’ planning experience in construction
  OR
  a Project Manager with proven experience programming projects in your current role.
• Master programming skills, covering design, procurement, pre-commencement, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work across multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting project deadlines, and the ability to produce accurate realistic programmes.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of project planning processes and the project life cycle.
• Familiarity with procurement processes for a broad range of construction contracts, including design and build.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Projects or similar versions. Ability to quickly adapt to new software.

• Work on major projects using industry leading planning and scheduling software
• Join a collaborative and experienced project team
• Long-term career growth and internal promotion opportunities
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 30 Days annual leave, private medical insurance with access to cinema, entertainment and gym discounts

Job Location – Carnwath, South Lanarkshire (site visits as required).

If you are looking to be part of something bigger, please apply via the enquiry form below and take the next step in your career with BHC Ltd.

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