Meritus Talent

MERITUS are recruiting for a Assistant Project Planner to join a large civil construction business in Macclesfield in a permanent position within the pharmaceutical world. ASSISTANT PROJECT PLANNER - UP TO £60,000 PER ANNUM - NEC 4 PROJECTS (MUST HAVE DEMONSTABLE EXPERIENCE ON THESE CONTRACTS) - MACCLESFIELD (ONSITE) Responsibilities Support the preparation, updating, and maintenance of construction programmes, ensuring alignment with the contract and project objectives. Assist in developing tender and target programmes, incorporating input from the supply chain and validating key milestones, resources, and durations. Help create fully logic-linked programmes with accurate critical paths, float analysis, and dependencies. Contribute to planning from first principles, including developing logic sequences, estimating work quantities, calculating durations, and supporting resource and cost loading activities. Prepare and maintain planning documents such as sequence sketches, logistics mark-ups, and supporting workbooks to illustrate methodology and phasing. Support the development and review of 4D planning models to visualise project sequences and logistics where required. Liaise with project teams and the supply chain to gather information and validate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning timelines. Assist in identifying and documenting programme risks, including those related to health & safety, quality, cost, and time. Ensure inspection hold points, quality checks, and client review stages are accurately reflected in the project programme. Maintain well-organised and auditable electronic records, ensuring programme and planning documents are correctly stored within the Common Data Environment (CDE). Support the preparation of tender and contract programme submissions to a professional standard, ensuring compliance with CIOB/DCMA quality expectations. Contribute to identifying opportunities for time, cost, and efficiency improvements within project schedules. Experience Some experience supporting planning or project control activities on live construction projects (industrial, infrastructure, or building). Familiarity with working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners. Understanding of UK construction contracts, ideally including NEC and/or JCT. Exposure to Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6 planning software. Good communication, analytical, and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving. Strong IT skills and attention to detail. Experience in high-tech, laboratory, or complex construction environments is desirable. Qualifications Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. Training or certification in Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 is desirable. Awareness or training in BIM processes and Common Data Environment (CDE) use is advantageous. Working toward or interested in membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, APM). Understanding of planning principles such as progress analysis, S-curve reporting, and resource management preferred.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Minor Works Project Manager to join our client within the aerospace industry on a 12 month contract with very strong likelihood of extensions thereafter. MINOR WORKS PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - FILTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS An anonymous client is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to oversee multiple minor works projects (up to £100,000) across their Filton and Newport sites. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and financial control, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Plan, manage, and deliver minor works projects, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and deadlines. Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to safety standards. Apply financial controls including margin management, cost tracking, and final account negotiation. Identify and manage project risks, reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements). Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety policies, and operational procedures. Evaluate project outcomes to support continuous improvement. Requirements: Proven experience managing projects up to £100,000 in value. Background in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works. IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH qualifications. Strong stakeholder management skills. Awareness of CDM regulations. Additional Info: Reports to Head of Services, Filton. Security clearance essential for Newport site access.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Buildings & Construction UK Buyer to join our major aviation client on an initial 12 month contract from their site in Broughton. CONSTRUCTION UK BUYER - INSIDE IR35 - £44 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Key Responsibilities: Implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs and project requirements. Lead procurement projects and tenders with multi-divisional and international scope. Develop and maintain an effective supplier base to support long-term strategic objectives. Negotiate, establish, and manage national and international contracts. Ensure supplier deliverables meet contractual requirements on cost, time, and quality. Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk mitigation. Contribute to savings initiatives through demand management, specification optimisation, and process standardisation. Support the adoption of innovative procurement tools (eg, E-procurement, e-catalogues). Provide guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Requirements: Strong background in procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Experience in delivering procurement projects across multiple business units. Knowledge of supplier performance management and recovery planning. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills. Analytical approach with experience in benchmarking, costing, and "make or buy" analysis. Additional Info: Reports into the Buildings & Construction Procurement Management team. No direct reports. National and occasional international scope.