Planner

Melior Associates

THE POSITION: Experienced Planner

My Client are a main contractor who target schemes between £3m and £25 million on frameworks and repeat business opportunities with long term clients. Typical schemes are schools and multi phased schemes, student accommodation, MOD and infrastructure projects.

The company is now seeking a talented Planner to join their Pre-Construction team, following the upcoming retirement of a long-serving colleague. This role offers genuine long-term career stability within a financially secure business that continues to grow through reinvestment and repeat work.

Whether you are already in a planning position or are an experienced Project/ Contracts Manager looking to transition into Pre-Construction, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

The Role: Planner/ Senior Planner

Working closely with senior leaders, you will support tender and design-stage planning for technically challenging projects across the South Coast.

Key elements will include:

Developing accurate and logically sequenced programmes

Influencing construction methodology and build strategy at bid stage

Producing supporting planning documentation for tender submissions

Collaborating with estimators and operational delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle

Engaging with clients and stakeholders to communicate programme requirements

Preparing programmes using Asta Powerproject (training can be provided)

What We're Looking For

Planning experience within construction

Strong understanding of buildability, sequencing and logistics

Experience supporting tenders or live project delivery

Competency with planning software

Confident communicator who can work collaboratively across multiple disciplines