Planner - Construction
Forfar | Permanent Position | Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm | Salary Dependent on Experience
£30,000 for Planner-Level Candidates | Enhanced Package Available for More Senior Applicants
Are you an organised and commercially minded planner with experience in the construction sector? Do you enjoy coordinating people, managing multiple projects, and ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and profitably?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction business in Forfar for a Construction Planner to play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of operations. This is a permanent opportunity offering genuine long-term career progression and the chance to become a key part of the company's future growth.
For the right individual, there may be an opportunity in the future to become more involved in the strategic direction of the business, including exploring a potential management buyout opportunity.
The Role
As the Construction Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating workloads, supporting project delivery, and ensuring jobs progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
Planning and scheduling workloads for joiners across Angus
Ensuring work is allocated efficiently and makes commercial sense in terms of location, travel, and resource utilisation
Raising jobs on the company system
Monitoring and progressing jobs through to completion
Acting as a key liaison between site teams and clients
Managing site-related issues and communicating updates back to clients
Providing accurate job information to support invoicing processes
Ordering materials and coordinating deliveries as required
Completing tender and contract paperwork
Maintaining accurate records and project documentation
Supporting the smooth operational delivery of multiple projects simultaneouslyAbout You
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience within the construction, trades, maintenance, or property sector
Strong planning, scheduling, or coordination experience
Excellent organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Strong communication skills and the confidence to deal with clients, suppliers, and site teams
Good IT skills and experience using scheduling or job management systems
A proactive and solutions-focused mindsetWhat's on Offer?
Permanent, full-time position
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Based in Forfar
£30,000 salary for planner-level candidates
Enhanced salary and package available for more experienced or senior candidates
Secure position within a well-established business
Opportunity to influence business operations and growth
Long-term career progression with potential future management buyout opportunity for the right person
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a well established construction business where their contribution will have a direct impact on the success of the company.
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