Construction Planner

Position: Construction Planner
Location: Chichester, West Sussex & UK Sites (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 DOE

Bennett & Game are representing a specialist main contractor based near Chichester who are seeking a Construction Planner to join their growing delivery team.

The company delivers technically complex construction projects across the UK and internationally, specialising in secure and defence-related environments for government, defence and critical infrastructure clients. Projects typically range from 250k to 8m, offering exposure to a varied portfolio of challenging schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Planner to take ownership of project programmes across a diverse range of schemes, working closely with project managers, pre-construction teams and senior leadership. The role offers involvement in both live project delivery and tender planning, with the opportunity to contribute to projects in the UK and overseas. The position also offers a strong pipeline of work, a supportive team environment and long-term career development.

Salary & Benefits
Salary of 55,000 - 60,000 depending on experience
Bonus scheme offering up to 10% plus an outperformance bonus
Private medical cover following successful probation
Hybrid working opportunities, with time split between the Chichester office and UK project sites
Optional overseas project visits
Pension scheme and Death in Service benefit
Financial advisor support
Annual roving parking permit for Chichester
Electric car scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Referral Scheme
Opportunity to contribute to a charity of your choice
37.5-hour working week

Construction Planner Position Overview
Prepare, maintain and update logic-linked construction programmes for allocated projects
Develop baseline programmes, supporting narratives and revised schedules in collaboration with project teams
Monitor progress against agreed programmes, identifying delays, critical path activities and key milestones
Produce look-ahead programmes, progress reports and milestone forecasts to support site coordination
Support project teams in identifying programme risks and developing recovery and mitigation plans
Assist the pre-construction team with tender programmes, construction sequencing and bid submissions
Assess the programme impact of variations, delays and changes, escalating significant issues where required
Liaise with project managers, clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners regarding programme matters
Attend programme review meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks and actions required
Maintain accurate programme records and ensure planning information is consistent with agreed project reporting standards

Construction Planner Position Requirements
Previous planning experience within the construction, engineering or infrastructure sector
Proficient in Microsoft Project, including logic links, baseline programmes and progress updates
Good understanding of construction sequencing, programme management and project delivery
Experience producing and maintaining project programmes, analysing critical paths and monitoring progress
Strong analytical, organisational and reporting skills
Confident communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with project teams and stakeholders
Ability to manage programme updates and deadlines across multiple projects
Eligible for or currently holding UK Security Clearance at SC or DV level
Experience within defence, secure environments or critical infrastructure would be advantageous
Previous involvement in tender planning or bid programmes would be beneficial
Knowledge of NEC contracts and associated programme obligations would be advantageous
APM Project Planning and Controls qualification, or equivalent, would be beneficial
Professional membership of APM, CIOB or a similar institution would be advantageous

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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