Construction Planner/Senior Construction Planner in Ipswich

The Company Barnes Construction is the largest division of The Barnes Group Limited and offers a comprehensive professional construction service. Since the Company was formed in 1978, we have established ourselves as a client-focused building contractor, completing various projects for blue chip and repeat business clients. Whilst our Head Office is based in Ipswich, we operate throughout the UK on a wide range of projects.

Would you like to further develop your career with a growing and successful family business? We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Planner/Senior Construction Planner to join our Pre-Contracts team.

Reporting to: Associate Divisional Pre-Contracts Director

Location: Based primarily at Ipswich Head Office, with travel to site as required and all mileage reimbursed. We offer flexible and hybrid working options.

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Schedule: 39 hours per week (Monday‑Friday)

Personal attributes and skills:

• Strong understanding of construction build sequences, processes and forms of contract.
• Ability to construct programmes from first principles using tender drawings.
• Work closely with pre‑construction team to develop tender programme and bidding strategies.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a project team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and presentation skills, including the ability to put together tender programmes, logistics drawings and clear methodologies to ensure all relevant information is included within tender submissions.
• Clear and effective reporting to site teams and senior management within the business.
• Experience of working on Asta Power Project, with training provided to supplement development.

Job role specific knowledge/experience required:

• A Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline is preferable but not essential.
• Previous experience in Construction Planning within the built environment preferred; however, consideration will be given to candidates from site‑based backgrounds who are seeking a career change with training and support provided.
• The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK and a full driving licence.

The duties of the position will vary from time to time as a result of new initiatives, new or amended employment legislation, changes in technology, policy changes or re‑structuring. In these cases, appropriate training may be given to enable the post holder to undertake any new/varied work. The post holder may also be requested to attend training courses and/or briefing sessions that may fall outside of the normal working week.

Closing date: 27th February 2026

Benefits: The Company actively promotes continued training and offers realistic, long‑term career opportunities. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, contributory pension, profit‑based discretionary bonus, life assurance, annual leave, car allowance and private healthcare. All staff also have access to internal First Aiders and the Employee Assistance Programme.

Application instructions: If you are interested in the above position, applications should, in the first instance be made in writing enclosing current CV marked “For the attention of Mr D Mackenzie, Associate Divisional Pre‑Contracts Director” to the address below or by e‑mail to: recruitment@barnesconstruction.co.uk. All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence. The Barnes Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and safer recruitment practices. We undertake all the required pre‑employment checks on the successful candidate. Only applications made in writing or sent direct to recruitment@barnesconstruction.co.uk will be accepted.

Office 6 Bermuda Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9RU