Planner
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We have an excellent opportunity for a Planner to join our Property Services NW team based in Bolton. The main purpose of the role is to 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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