Lead Planner - UK Civil Engineering
Role
We are recruiting for a Lead Planner to join our UK Build Division in the South. You will support the management team with the planning and programming of the design, procurement, and construction activities associated with the works. Your role will involve leading the programme and planning management for the team during preconstruction and construction phases, as well as developing regular reports on progress and performance weekly and monthly.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme development & control
2. Develop the baseline contract programme covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring all elements are logic linked with a critical path.
3. Prepare construction (target) and tender event programmes, highlighting areas for improvement.
4. Maintain electronic files and administration of planning documents using the common data environment (CDE).
5. Use the construction programme to produce project prelim books, including staffing, logistics, and temporary works requirements.
6. Develop 4D graphical models or 2D phasing plans to represent build sequences, logistics, and phasing.
7. Engage with the supply chain to develop project programmes, review risks, opportunities, float, and time risk allowances.
Reporting, progress, and as-built information
1. Develop tracking schedules and maintain an as-built programme, noting deviations from baseline.
2. Input to change requests, advising on programme impacts.
3. Use 4D models and 2D plans to highlight current progress.
4. Produce validated output rates to track live progress and inform tenders.
5. Conduct peer reviews of other planners' programmes to ensure consistency.
Management Responsibilities
* Report programme status weekly/monthly to the Regional Planner and review project programmes regularly.
* Lead and coordinate planning activities during preconstruction and on-site.
* Contribute to programme assessments and contract entitlements.
* Lead programme reporting and review at monthly contract meetings.
* Ensure quality control of planning documents, liaising with site teams and assistants.
* Prove programme periods through subcontractor liaison and benchmarking.
Experience & Skills
* Proven track record with clients, contractors, and stakeholders on live projects.
* Experience working within a team environment.
* Extensive knowledge of UK and EU legal frameworks, especially contract management.
* Experience managing planning teams.
Qualifications / Training
* Relevant degree or diploma in construction or related field.
* Qualifications in construction management.
* Certification in planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject).
* Membership of relevant professional bodies.
* Advanced training in progress analysis, S-curve reporting, cost and resource management, and contract awareness (JCT, NEC).
Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, limitless career opportunities, and a great team environment.
Note: Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact from agencies sharing CVs will not be accepted, and no fees apply for introductions.
*The full job specification is available upon request.
At Sisk, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential beyond just technical expertise. We look forward to hearing from you.
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