We now have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Planner for our Northern Region.
At Jackson, we are dynamic, forward-thinking and delivery focused, with an inclusive and supportive company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, technical expertise, integrity and the high standards we bring to every project, giving our teams the opportunity to work on a diverse and exciting portfolio of schemes.
We are committed to helping our people succeed both professionally and personally. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that values wellbeing and work–life balance.
The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for ensuring that project programmes are current, consistent and accurate by regular interface with the project site management and relevant Regional management team.
Main duties for the Regional Planner will include:
* At least monthly, forensically review each project programme, ensuring change is being captured and appropriately recorded.
* Proficient use of planning software, preferably Microsoft Project and or ASTA.
* 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 communication in relation to programme matters. Ensure programme submission 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 the site team.
* Assist the site team to contractually protect programme entitlement and facilitate EOT claims.
* Provide advice and assistance on planning, programming, methods of construction and solutions to engineering problems.
* Support the Regional Manager/Director in the strategic development of processes and systems as required.
* When required provide direction and planning support to the pre-contract tender team, finding solutions to engineering problems and planning bid winning methods of construction, programming and bid writing.
* Mentoring team members wishing to progress.
Are you the right person for this role?
This role requires proven site delivery experience. We are not considering candidates without hands-on experience working within live site environments.
The successful candidate will:
Be an experienced user of Microsoft Project (essential)
Have a solid working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
Have practical site experience planning and managing civil engineering projects, particularly within environmental, water, or flood management works
Be a confident communicator, able to work closely with site teams and management
Hold a full UK driving licence and have the right to work in the UK
If you’ve built your planning experience through site delivery and understand the realities of construction on the ground, this could be a great fit.
Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:
We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:
* Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
* 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!
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or marital and civil partnership status. We are proud of our inclusive recruitment approach and will make every effort to support applicants who require adjustments during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional assistance.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion