Construction Planner

Description

• Collate and validate project progress, providing clear and accurate reports to the Project Manager.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and supply chain partners to ensure robust project planning.
• Conduct programme audits as required by senior management and prepare independent, objective reports.
• Produce accurate and timely programmes to support decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the commercial team and Design Manager during procurement, including preparation and maintenance of procurement schedules aligned to the construction programme, development of trade-specific programmes for tender handovers, and engagement with subcontractors regarding methodology and programme expectations.
• Identify project risks relating to time, cost, quality, safety, and change control, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Provide comprehensive planning services for both live projects and future proposals.
• Interpret technical construction processes to determine logical and efficient methodologies, translating these into detailed construction programmes across Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEP, and specialist disciplines.
• Lead programme meetings with management, operations teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Manage and control all programme-related information, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.

Requirements

Essential: NEC contract expertise, programme management experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and proficiency with planning software (Primavera P6/MS Project).

G3 Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Planner with a proven track record in NEC contracts and compensation events to join our team on prestigious FCDO projects. You will develop and manage construction programmes from bid through delivery, lead programme meetings, and collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile international projects, drive operational efficiency, and make a tangible impact on project success.

Desirable: Experience with FCDO or other international projects, multi-discipline construction exposure, and additional project management tools.

• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to present clearly at programme and progress meetings.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEP, and specialist packages) and convert them into logical, efficient construction programmes.
• Competence in managing procurement schedules and liaising with commercial and design teams.
• 37.5 hours per week
• Strong communicator
• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts and compensation events.
• Ability to work in an agile manner, working flexibly to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• 5+ years in a similar position
• Strong and demonstrable experience using Primavera, Asta Powerproject or MS Project to generate detailed programmes
• Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office suite of applications to a intermediate / advanced level
• Knowledge of additional project management or scheduling software.
• Recognised training in project planning software (desirable not essential)
• Proficiency in relevant planning software tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, subcontractors, supply chain, and internal teams.
• Experience working on high-profile FCDO or international projects.
• Knowledge and experience of international projects desirable
• Experience in producing, updating, and auditing detailed programmes to support decision-making and operational delivery.
• Commercially and contractually aware focusing on the NEC 3/4 contracts
• Previous exposure to multi-discipline construction projects in diverse environments.
• Proven track record in planning and programme management within construction projects.
• Skilled in identifying project risks (time, cost, quality, safety, change control) and providing effective mitigation strategies.

Benefits

Primarily on-site at Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, UK, with hybrid working opportunities and required overseas travel as necessary

• Life Cover (3.5x salary)
• Pension Plan
• Salary starting from £55,000 per annum (based on experience)
• Work related UK and international travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses are fully reimbursed in accordance with company policy
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days annual leave
• Plus various salary sacrifice schemes and other life wellbeing platforms (i.e. YuLife, electric vehicle and electric bike schemes)

Training + Development

Interview process

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