Planner

Planner - Main Contractor

Location - Preston, Lancashire

Salary/Package - £60,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a long-established and highly respected regional construction contractor with a proud history spanning more than a century. Delivering projects across the North West, they specialise in new build, refurbishment, maintenance, electrical, and joinery services, working across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, retail, residential, and leisure.

Built on a reputation for quality, integrity, and long-term client relationships, the business has secured an impressive portfolio of repeat work through framework agreements and strategic partnerships. Their collaborative approach, financial stability, and commitment to delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget make them one of the region's most trusted construction partners. As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Planner to join their pre-construction and project delivery team.

The Role

As Planner, you will be responsible for:

Developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed construction programmes from tender stage through to project completion

Producing tender programmes, construction methodologies, and sequencing plans

Preparing short-term and long-term project programmes in line with project requirements

Monitoring project progress and identifying risks to programme delivery

Carrying out regular site visits to assess progress and validate programme performance

Producing progress reports and programme updates for project teams and senior management

Supporting project teams with programme recovery strategies where required

Working closely with estimating, commercial, design, and operational teams during pre-construction and live projects

Identifying critical path activities and opportunities to improve programme efficiency

Supporting client meetings, progress reviews, and planning workshops

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Planner will have:

Proven experience as a Planner within a Main Contractor environment

Experience producing and managing construction programmes across a range of sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, and residential

Strong knowledge of Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6

Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery

Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure

Relevant construction, engineering, or project management qualifications would be advantageous

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £60,000 - £75,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join a well-established and financially secure regional main contractor

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality construction projects

Long-term career progression within a growing business

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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