Trainee Construction Planner in Yorkshire

Build your Future with Us! McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction. We provide quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and small works projects across several sectors including health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail, and residential.

The experience and capabilities of our team allow us to deliver award-winning, quality projects. We are known for adding value and innovation throughout the process, saving our clients time and money. Our values - We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate - shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects: Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy.
• Career Growth: Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, and flexible and hybrid working options.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Head of Planning, the Senior Planner has responsibility for the development and monitoring of programme solutions. These solutions will include developing tender submissions, construction/target programmes, procurement scheduling, resource/cost allocations, on-site duties, short-term planning, and the co-ordination of report development.

Working closely with the Head of Planning, Bid Directors, and Project Delivery Teams, the Senior Planner will contribute to the continued success and growth of the Construction Division and will be expected to meet personal development targets, project goals, and business unit targets. An excellent team working ethos is essential to fulfil the job role. Travel may be necessary to fulfil the tender and operational support requirement of the business.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide consistent, accurate and reliable programme data.
• Develop and communicate planning intent and proposed solutions competently using Asta PowerProject.
• Communicate and present planned intent and logic assumptions clearly both internally and externally.
• Develop project specific Programmes, Method Statements, and Logistics Plans during both the bid and operational phases.
• Keep records of any assumptions or constraints made whilst developing Project Programmes, Schedules, and Logistics Plans.
• Develop Information Required and Procurement Schedules from the Project Programmes.
• Review tender/construction drawings/specifications/bills to understand the project and establish a robust programme solution.
• Review subcontractor programmes with the Project Delivery Team; compare them to the Project Programmes and provide briefing reports.
• Understand Contractual Obligations and how programmes can be impacted and recognise Changes/Variations and Delay Entitlement.
• Understand the planning obligations required on various forms of construction contracts.
• Develop and monitor detailed Short-Term Programmes in conjunction with the Project Delivery Team.
• Effectively present and communicate the impact of programmed activity slippage and critical path analysis.
• Accurately measure and justify progress and reporting estimates against the programme targets.
• Support and develop other members of the planning department team.
• Undertake any other duties which may be required by management.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications: Preferably degree or equivalent construction qualification.

Experience:

• Demonstrate relevant previous experience in Building/Construction.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the construction process from inception to completion of a project.
• Demonstrate good IT knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail whilst reviewing and compiling programme solutions.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Possess good inter-personal skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your expertise and innovation, we'd love to hear from you by clicking apply below.

McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.