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Construction Planner | Civil Engineering & Groundworks | Full-Time
Location: On-site
Industry: Civil Engineering and Groundworks
Experience Required: 5+ years in planning
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (based on experience)
Benefits: Company pension, on-site parking
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We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established contractor within the civil engineering and groundworks sector. The team is expanding and seeking a capable and motivated Construction Planner to support the delivery of a diverse range of projects, including:
- Commercial developments
- Retail spaces
- Residential housing
- Healthcare facilities
- Educational institutions
- Highway infrastructure
This role is ideal for someone who is eager to develop within a growing business and contribute meaningfully from day one.
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The Role
You'll begin by working closely with an experienced planner, learning the tools, systems, and workflows essential to delivering projects efficiently. Over time, you’ll progress toward managing planning elements independently.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting commercial and site teams in preparing tender and construction programmes using MS Project
- Maintaining the overall master programme and labour resource charts
- Creating phasing plans and work schedules using Adobe/MS PowerPoint
- Managing schedules for required information and RFIs
- Organising and updating drawing registers from multiple sources (portals, Dropbox, emails)
- Participating in internal and external site meetings
- Assisting in the production of operations and maintenance manuals
- Supporting the continuous development and implementation of planning procedures
- Collaborating with multiple departments as needed
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About You
We’re looking for an energetic and committed professional who demonstrates:
- A genuine interest in the civil engineering and groundworks industry
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence with digital tools and software (MS Office, MS Project, etc.)
- A logical, problem-solving approach and ability to work well in a team
- Strong communication and time management skills
- MSc in Project Management, BSc Civil Engineering or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
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If you’re interested in the role above please apply.
