An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planner to join our Property Services NW team based in Bolton. The main purpose of the role is produce and manage construction programmes of various levels of complexity.
Benefits
Competitive Salary / Car Allowance / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities / Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon Smartspending)
What You'll Do
Support the Bid Team in securing new work through effective planning input
Support the Construction team in the delivery of construction projects
Ensure production of accurate reports as required by the Senior Management
Develop tender programmes at a level of detail appropriate to each tender submission
Support the Bid Team by preparing detailed written responses on construction methodology, sequencing, and programming
Produce Logistics Plans in accordance with company standards for both tender submissions and live projects
Prepare scaffold schedules, temporary electric schedules, and temporary works schedules to assist the estimating team in pricing accurately
Create logic-linked construction programmes in collaboration with the construction team using Asta Powerproject, including procurement and information required schedules (IRS)
Monitor and report on contract progress, producing detailed progress reports covering IRS, procurement, approvals, and construction activities
Produce as‑built programmes as part of the reporting and project close‑out process.
Record and analyse delays, liaising with operational and commercial teams to ensure timely client notifications
Develop completion and short‑term programmes as requested by the construction team
Support subcontractor management by producing trade filters, short‑term programmes, or resource schedules as required
Assist with the assessment, justification, and submission of Extensions of Time (EOTs).
Have You Got What It Takes
Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the construction industry
Strong knowledge of Asta Powerproject (or similar planning software)
Experience working across multiple project stages: tender, pre‑construction, and live delivery
Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
* Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline preferred.
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