Construction Planner
Location: based in Sheffield
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Construction / Main Contracting
Benefits: Excellent company benefits package
Lynx Employment Services is recruiting an experienced Construction Planner on behalf of a well-established construction business in Sheffield.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner with construction experience to join a successful team, working across both pre-construction and live projects.
You will play an important role in developing tender and contract programmes, monitoring project progress and working closely with operational, pre-construction and supply-chain teams to ensure projects remain on programme.
The Role
As Construction Planner, your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and updating project programmes for bid, tender and construction stages
Supporting the pre-construction team with the preparation of bid-stage programmes
Reviewing site constraints, build type, project size, location, design information and programme requirements
Developing detailed Tender Programmes
Working with key supply-chain partners to obtain programme input and buy-in
Producing fully logic-linked programmes ahead of bid sign-off
Developing contract programmes covering design, procurement, manufacture and installation
Ensuring programmes accurately reflect agreed supply-chain requirements and interfaces between trades
Updating and revising programmes following client variations or project changes
Developing recovery programmes where projects experience delays
Monitoring project progress against the critical path
Identifying potential programme risks and delays
Preparing project progress reports
Working closely with Operations Managers and project teams
Supporting both client reporting and internal contract reviews
About You
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
Previous experience in a Planner or Construction Planner position
Experience within a main contractor, construction or related built-environment organisation
Experience producing tender and construction programmes
Good understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery
Experience monitoring progress against critical path
An understanding of design, procurement and supply-chain programmes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with project teams, clients and supply-chain partners
Experience with industry-standard planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 would be advantageous.
Benefits
The successful candidate will join an established organisation offering a comprehensive benefits package including:
33 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee discounts and rewards
Health and wellbeing support
Training and e-learning opportunities
Financial and life-management support
Long-term career development opportunities
Interested?
If you're an experienced Construction Planner looking for your next opportunity in the Sheffield area, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV or contact Lynx Employment Services for a confidential discussion.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence
