Planners create programmes of all the work needed on large construction projects and direct activities. As a planner, you'll oversee logistics, deploy workers, manage budgets and ensure that work is on schedule. You'll work closely with estimators, engineers, surveyors and architects to keep projects on track and manage conflicting priorities.
As a planner you will be responsible for ensuring that projects are kept on track by producing reports and using project management tools to keep all other teams involved in the project on track.
The job role of a planner involves the following duties:
* Creating, maintaining and reviewing a programme of work
* Ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget
* Liaising with surveyors, engineers and architects
* Producing progress reports and forecasts for team members, clients and stakeholders
* Breaking large jobs down into phases of development
* Using project management tools to plan timeframes
* Working with estimators to calculate the resources needed for a project
* Meeting with contractors and suppliers
* Demonstrating knowledge of construction
* Writing bids for tender
* Managing several projects with the support of junior planners
* Working between offices and construction sites.
Competitive package in line with a Tier 1 contractor
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