Planner

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented Planner looking to make a real impact on exciting construction projects? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, developing innovative time plans and driving projects to successful completion? If so, Stepnell has an excellent opportunity for you!

As a Planner at Stepnell, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our projects from the tender stage right through to completion. You will be responsible for developing optimal time plans to secure new business and then ensuring these plans are effectively implemented and monitored on-site. Your expertise in planning and your ability to communicate effectively with both pre- and post-construction teams will be crucial to ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

• Work Winning & Tenders: Develop winning tender programmes, assess risks and opportunities, ensure compliance, and contribute to bid strategies. This includes site appraisals, resource planning, method statement development, and utilising software like PowerPoint and potentially 4D planning tools.
• Site & Construction Planning: Collaborate with site teams to translate tender programmes into detailed construction programmes, monitor progress, manage subcontractor plans, identify and address delays, and implement completion strategies.
• Liaison & Support: Educate and support teams on progress monitoring and reporting, ensuring understanding of planning risks and entitlement processes.
• Financial & Reporting: Work closely with Project and Contracts Managers to ensure accurate reporting of progress and potential impacts.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback on project performance, work durations, and suggest improvements to company processes.

• Proven experience as a Planner within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, methodologies, and planning software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficient in developing and presenting clear and concise programmes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience with 4D planning software (e.g., Synchro) is desirable.

At our core, we are committed to inspiring, nurturing, and investing in our people, ensuring that their careers are both fulfilling and rewarding. As proud holders of Investors in People Gold accreditation, we recognise that our employees are the driving force behind our success. We value everyone's contribution and curiosity rules within our teamship philosophy. We aim to empower our people to make a difference and drive positive change across our business and services.

To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

We are a family-run business with a history of more than 155 years, we are stable and reliable, making long-term decisions in the best interest of our people and customers. Our unique and growing capabilities span construction, property development, energy, joinery, and concrete repairs, enabling us to meet the diverse needs of our customers. With six regional offices in Nottingham, Rugby, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poole, across 3 business units, our geographical reach allows us to maintain high levels of repeat business, currently representing 75% of our turnover.