Programme Planner and Scheduler in Kent, Swanley

Part of the wider United Infrastructure, Social infrastructure focuses on revitalising homes and communities through the regeneration and maintenance of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods and ensuring homes are safe and compliant. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers to fully integrated property service solutions, we provide a wide range of services for public sector clients. We’re specialists in net zero retrofit, working closely with our clients to lower the carbon footprint of their buildings and minimise operational costs. This includes using more thermally efficient building products and energy-efficient technology to deliver cost-efficient, carbon-reducing solutions.

We are seeking a talented individual to fill a hybrid role, working dually with the bid and operational teams on broadly a 65:35 split of time and workload in favour of the bid team. We require a detail-oriented and analytical Programme Planner to join our team in the South, currently based in the Swanley/Dartford area but the role will entail occasional movement between sites. As a Programme Planner, you will play a crucial role in the successful development of pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring alignment between tender, operations and commercial teams. This is a new role and working closely with key operational teams nationally will be key to our success.

Duties include:

• Build detailed pre-construction and construction programs aligned to key tender stage requirements, agreeing with relevant operations teams as to the deliverability of the scheme.
• Where working within Operational teams, manage and maintain detailed pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring projects meet key milestones.
• Submit regular program updates to Operations and Commercial managers in line with contractual requirements.
• Assess and report on risks and delays, incorporating them into the project schedule.
• Liaise with on-site operations teams to understand resource profiles and productivity assumptions.
• Identify and manage the critical path of programs, working with the wider team to mitigate slippage.
• Collaborate closely with quantity surveyors and commercial teams to ensure alignment with program for commercial forecasting.
• Own, update, and drive resolution of Risk & Issue logs.
• Conduct program review sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement efficiencies and improvements in internal and external processes.
• Ensure program submissions comply with contractual guidelines.
• Build strong client relationships, representing the company brand professionally.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Programme Planner in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (essential) and other Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong data interrogation and analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of project management principles and risk management.
• Experience with bid/tendering processes.
• Leadership experience and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (e.g., Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management).
• Solid knowledge of construction industry practices and terminology.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work.
• Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites.
• Adaptability to learn and use various client tools and reporting systems.

Additional Information:

• Benefits: Bike to work scheme, Company pension, Life insurance, Private medical insurance, Wellness programmes.
• This job is a full-time permanent role, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday based in the South of England.
• Opportunity to spend time in and working closely with other departments will be provided to ensure the successful applicant gains a wide depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the company and industry.