Due to continued growth, we now have a need for a Planner for our Southern Region for schemes around the Kent / East Sussex area. Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
Responsibilities
* At least monthly, forensically review each project programme, ensuring change is being captured and appropriately recorded.
* Ensure that programmes are regularly updated to meet contractual requirements, as built records, and progress. Review two‑weekly look‑ahead programmes.
* Review site records including contractual notices and communications in relation to programme matters. Ensure programme submissions and acceptance is contractually compliant.
* Review project change register in parallel with the works delivered and the contract.
* Review the project risk & opportunities register.
* Review / facilitate entitlement not previously captured by site team.
* Assist the site team to contractually protect programme entitlement and facilitate EOT claims.
* Work as a team player and work closely with the Contracts’ Managers to ensure delivery targets are met.
* Provide advice and assistance on planning, programming, methods of construction and solutions to engineering problems.
* Where necessary, support project teams and communicate with client to recover change.
* Support the Programme Support Manager in the strategic development of processes and systems as required.
Qualifications
We are seeking a planner with strong programming expertise, particularly in MS Project, to support the successful delivery of complex highways projects under NEC contracts. The role requires a solid understanding of NEC contractual frameworks, along with proven highways knowledge and experience to ensure accurate planning and project control. Experience with Asta Planning is desirable and would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will combine technical capability with excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with project teams and stakeholders while maintaining clear, well‑structured project documentation.
This is a site‑based and/or regional office‑based role focusing on our work in Kent and East Sussex, with a requirement to travel to sites in the southeast region.
Benefits
Excellent Benefits Package And Personal Development Opportunities
* Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
* Company car / car allowance
* Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
* 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
* Extensive training programmes
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee benefits platform
* Free on‑site parking
* Company social calendar
* Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
* A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
* ‘The Great Escape’ - leaving work early every Friday!
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.
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