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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 xgikmsk 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 consis
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Construction Planner in Chichester employer: Bennett And Game Recruitment
Join a well-established engineering business in Sheffield that values innovation and collaboration, making it an excellent employer for Mechanical Design Engineers. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, while enjoying a supportive work culture that encourages teamwork and creativity. The company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction ensures that your contributions will be meaningful and impactful.
Contact Details:
Bennett And Game Recruitment Recruitment Team
