4D Planner

Description

• Engage with the supply chain to incorporate design deliverables, lead-in times, construction durations and resource requirements.
• Support and mentor assistant/graduate planners, carrying out performance and development reviews.
• Produce as-built programmes, highlighting deviations from the baseline.
• Lead and coordinate planning and programme management activities in pre-construction and on-site phases.
• Support the use of 4D across the business both technically and culturally
• Prepare construction target programmes that identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop construction methodologies that clearly demonstrate sequencing and safe delivery.
• Undertake peer reviews of programmes to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency across projects.
• Lead weekly and monthly reporting of programme status to project stakeholders.
• Benchmark programme durations using subcontractor input, previous project data and team consultation.
• Ensure quality and consistency in all programme documents prepared under their responsibility.
• Report regularly to Regional Planners and project leadership on programme status, risks and progress.
• Maintain and manage programme documentation within a Common Data Environment (CDE) .
• Contribute to assessments of programme entitlements under relevant contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT) in collaboration with commercial and project teams.
• Support preparation of project preliminaries, including staff resource planning, logistics and temporary works.
• Management and development of Project information for use within the 4D Process
• Develop and monitor tracking schedules to validate subcontractor programmes.
• Produce validated output rates to track live project progress and feed lessons learned into future tenders.
• Lead the development of baseline contract programmes, ensuring full logic links and a clear critical path.
• Identify programme risks and opportunities, incorporating mitigation strategies, float and time risk allowances.
• Use 2D/4D phasing information to represent current programme status and progress.
• Provide input into change requests, advising on programme impacts and supporting timely approvals.
• Develop tender event programmes for subcontractor procurement, including design release and lead-in activities.
• Create 4D models and/or 2D phasing plans to illustrate build sequences, logistics and phasing strategies.

Requirements

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Ability run regular team workshops and manage the development of the 4D Model
• Training in contract awareness (e.g., NEC, JCT).
• Strong understanding of UK and EU legal frameworks, particularly contract management.
• Strong IT skills, including digital planning and reporting tools.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and contributing to project delivery.
• Proven experience in planning within large-scale construction projects.
• Certification or advanced training in planning software (e.g., Asta Powerproject).
• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline . Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in planning and programme software (e.g., Asta Powerproject ).
• Experience using Synchro and 4D planning tools to full potential.
• Training in Synchro, BIM and collaborative data platforms.
• Ability to interpret complex project data, identify risks and propose solutions.
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) of a professional body such as CIOB, ICE or APM .
• Experience producing or reviewing 2D/4D phasing models.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (e.g., CPD events, professional body engagement).
• Advanced training in Asta Powerproject (progress analysis, S-curve reporting, cost/resource management).
• Core 4D Model Building for all project stages
• Knowledge of BIM processes and collaborative data environments (CDEs).
• Presentation skills training and/or leadership training.

Benefits

• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Competitive salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance