Planner
Planner
Warrington / North West – £55,000 – £70,000 + comprehensive package (car allowance, bonus, pension, and additional benefits)
About the Company
A leading UK construction and infrastructure business with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across education, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors. The business operates with a strong focus on collaboration, sustainability, and long-term partnerships, and has a secure pipeline of work across the North West. Known for investing in its people, the company offers a supportive and structured environment with clear opportunities for progression.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Planner to join a growing regional team, supporting both pre-construction and live project delivery. This is a key role within the business, working closely with bid, commercial, and operational teams to develop and manage robust project programmes. You will be involved from early-stage tender planning through to construction delivery, ensuring programmes are realistic, accurate, and aligned with project objectives.
As Planner, you will be responsible for:
Producing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Astra Powerproject
Supporting bid teams with tender programmes, methodology, and sequencing
Working alongside project teams to monitor progress and update programmes accordingly
Identifying risks, constraints, and opportunities within project timelines
Contributing to the development of construction methodologies and phasing plans
Producing regular progress reports and programme updates for stakeholders
Supporting the commercial team with programme-related information
Ensuring alignment with NEC contract requirements where applicable
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Planner will have:
Previous experience in a Planning role within the construction industry
Strong working knowledge of Astra Powerproject (essential)
Exposure to NEC forms of contract (preferred)
Experience supporting both tender and live project planning activities
Good understanding of construction processes and sequencing
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
A proactive and detail-oriented approach
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £55k-£70k (dependent on experience)
Attractive benefits package including car allowance, bonus, and pension
Strong pipeline of secured regional projects
Exposure to both pre-construction and delivery phases
Clear career progression within a structured and growing business
Supportive team environment with a focus on development and training
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the North West
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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