Construction Planner
15 days ago
Horley
Construction Planner Location: Horley Working Pattern: (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote) Contract Type: Permanent Department: Construction Salary: £60,000pa - £66,000pa + 5% Welcome Bonus + £1,100pa Flex Allowance + up to 15% Bonus + other excellent benefits As a Construction Planner (Airfields & Civils), you’ll provide a full planning service across a range of high-impact infrastructure projects, from airfield upgrades and next-generation security facilities to major resurfacing and expansion works. You’ll operate across all stages of the project lifecycle, supporting schemes valued up to £50m ensuring robust scheduling, performance tracking, and integration within a live operational environment. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, where no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain comprehensive project delivery schedules with clear milestones and critical paths., • Coordinate work sequences and interdisciplinary interfaces to align with the integrated programme., • Conduct schedule monitoring, progress analysis, and recovery planning where required., • Review and assess contractor schedules for acceptance, performance variance, and delay analysis., • Support the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), and resource loading models., • Provide accurate reporting on schedule performance, quantity tracking, and resource forecasts. What We’re Looking For: • Degree or postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in construction, engineering, or a related discipline., • Minimum 3 years’ experience in planning roles on major projects (£10m+)., • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel is essential., • Familiarity with NEC contract types., • Experience with infrastructure or civils projects in live operational environments (e.g. airports, rail, or highways) desirable., • Knowledge of NEC contract forms., • Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills., • Resilient, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a complex, evolving environment. What’s in it for you: • 5% Welcome Bonus, • Up to 15% Performance Bonus, • £1,100pa Flex Allowance, • Healthcare scheme, life and disability insurance, • Professional training and development, • Paid professional subscriptions, • High street and restaurant discounts, • Discounted travel and free staff parking, • Volunteer days and wellbeing initiatives You’ll also benefit from a hybrid working model, and the chance to be part of a team that delivers projects that millions of people experience every year.