Construction Planner (Hybrid)

Hays
Planner, Planning, Programmer, Asta, MS Project, Construction

Your new company
One of Northern Ireland’s largest and most established construction companies is currently recruiting a Construction Planner to work within their Building Division.
Your new employer is recognised as a stalwart of the construction industry in Northern Ireland and has been operating for over 50 years with a spectacular portfolio of work throughout the UK & Northern Ireland.
With multiple new projects awarded recently, you will help plan and coordinate multiple million pound projects from inception to handover.
As a Construction Planner, you will not only benefit from a highly attractive package, but you will also avail of unparalleled training, progression and development opportunities within the company. Hybrid work will be offered and travel to UK sites will be required. Further information on this can be provided on request. Your new role
Joining the team, you will work on some newly awarded schools’ projects, primarily based in the head office here in Northern Ireland or working from home with some site travel required. This is an exciting new role for any candidate who is or who wants to be a Construction Planner and join a large planning team and avail of excellent working conditions. Happy to recruit at all levels, whether you are a Senior or Intermediate Planner or even come from another construction discipline but have experience working in planning. Please feel free to apply for this role.

Duties and responsibilities will include;

Assist & prepare Tender Programme into Master Construction Programme Liaise with Senior Planner to finalise Master Programmes and produce section programmes as required Modify Master Programme to Mitigate against delays Advise Site Management of Programme Slippage Prepare Tender Programmes and Method Statements as required Assist in the preparation of project logistics and method statements Periodically review key projects to ensure programme compliance Establish, maintain and build good relations with clients as well as their representatives. What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must be a highly motivated and career-minded individual who is seeking an opportunity with a contractor who can provide longevity and career development.
You must be contractually aware and technically proficient in using Construction Planning software. This contractor is using ASTA Powerproject.
You will have proven experience of managing information in an orderly fashion as well as previous experience in a similar role, as well as having the ability to work to tight deadlines. Travel will be required on a weekly basis, however, but this will be only 1 night at a time.
What you’ll get in return
You will have the chance to work for a top tier Northern Irish contractor who has a consistent track record of delivering high quality and complex projects. Our client is proud to have Investors in People accreditation, and so they will be committed to ensuring your personal career development through support and training from a highly skilled and professional team. As some UK travel will be a requirement of the role, you will be financially rewarded with a competitive salary, flights and excellent accommodation if you are required to be away from home.
What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris McNamara on now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #