Construction Planner (Lisburn)

Your new company

Hays Belfast are currently recruiting for a Construction Planner. You will be joining a leading modular construction specialist operating across the UK and Ireland, recognised as one of the market leaders in the precision manufacture and delivery of both temporary and permanent modular buildings. The organisation brings together expert design, off-site manufacturing and project delivery to create high quality, sustainable, and efficient building solutions for sectors including education, health, pharmaceutical, and commercial markets. Their purpose-built facility and decades of engineering expertise allow them to deliver projects with exceptional speed, quality and innovation.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking construction business undergoing significant growth and investment, driven by a commitment to operational excellence and industry-leading modular delivery.

Your new role

As a Construction Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, programming, and coordination of modular construction projects from pre construction through to handover. Working alongside project managers, design teams, and commercial teams, you will develop and maintain project schedules that ensure accurate sequencing, efficient delivery, and smooth integration between off-site production and on-site work.You will be responsible for preparing detailed construction programmes using ASTA Powerproject, analysing critical paths, identifying risks, and updating schedules throughout the project lifecycle. You will support tender submissions, produce phasing and logistics plans, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and provide progress reporting to support successful project delivery across a diverse portfolio of modular building schemes.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience as a Construction Planner within the construction sector.
• Strong proficiency in ASTA Powerproject for developing and maintaining project programmes.
• A solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, logistics, and project delivery.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including design, commercial, and site delivery personnel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify programme risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and organised approach, with high attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Open to some UK travel within the month as and when required to undertake site visits.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a dynamic and innovative construction organisation with a strong reputation for quality and delivery. Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package aligned with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression as the business continues to expand.
• The chance to work in a modern, forward-thinking environment that embraces technology and innovation.
• The satisfaction of contributing to meaningful, sustainable building solutions delivered at pace across the UK and Ireland.

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 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.

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