Planner

Overview

Provide full‑cycle construction planning for tenders, pre‑construction and live projects

Key Responsibilities

• program development
• progress reporting
• method statements
• site visits
• tender planning
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Update contract programmes to demonstrate entitlement to EOT, where applicable -Support and develop Junior team members where required -Review documents, specifications and scopes, identifying contract requires and major constraints -Develop Construction, Completion and Mitigation Programmes at relevant stages of the projects, whilst maintaining Contract integrity as required -Ascertain and report progress on pre-construction and live projects, foreseeing potential delays and advising of mitigation measures -Produce detailed fully integrated design, procurement and construction stage Contract Programmes -Identify alternative methodologies/sequences that improve project completion date(s) -Provide full life-cycle planning support to multiple projects; tenders, pre-construction and live projects -Support the Business in claims and/or disputes -Visit sites to ascertain conditions and constraints to be taken into account when preparing tender programmes and method statements -Promote the company at tender and contract interviews, presentations and meetings -Provide detailed tender programmes, method statements and logistics proposals for inclusion in tender submissions -Provide outline plans and methodologies at tender stage -Ensure that the programme content and functionality is compliant with Galliford Try’s Planning Processes and Procedures -Liaise with internal and external key stakeholders and third parties to establish optimum, compliant programmes

Requirements

• driving licence
• nec contracts
• power project
• planning experience
• defence experience
• communication skills

What You Bring

-Full UK driving licence (essential) -Working knowledge of both NEC and JCT Contracts (desirable) -Proficiency in Power Project (formerly Asta) – essential -Main Contractor Planning experience (essential) -Defence/Custodial/Healthcare/Education experience (desirable) -Strong written and verbal communication skills (essential)

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Benefits

-Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it -Cycle to Work schemes -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme -A wide range of corporate discounts -Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Comprehensive pension plan

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

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