At a Glance
- Tasks: Create detailed construction programmes and support innovative projects across the North West.
- Company: Join Willmott Dixon, a leader in sustainable construction with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, competitive salary, private medical, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-value projects while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning within construction and proficiency in Asta Powerproject required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Willmott Dixon is looking to recruit a Senior Planner to support our Preconstruction team in the North West. Based from our Oldham office, this role supports projects across the region, working in a hybrid manner with 2 days per week from home.
Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, you will play a key role in producing realistic, robust and de-risked programmes for tenders and preconstruction activity across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high value and fast track projects typically ranging from £10m to £100m across the North West.
As Senior Planner, you will work closely with our preconstruction, operational and supply chain teams to develop accurate, evidence based tender and construction programmes aligned to customer requirements, project scope and current legislation. You will also support the wider bid team by ensuring programmes are commercially informed, buildable and clearly communicated.
Key responsibilities- Produce robust tender and preconstruction programmes using Asta Powerproject
- Develop planning reports, programme commentaries and method statements to support tender submissions
- Prepare auditable programmes based on outputs, sequencing and supply chain engagement
- Produce site logistics plans and planning information for tender adjudication
- Advise bid teams on the programme and logistical impact of design changes
- Support project presentations and present confidently at post tender interviews
- Identify opportunities for MMC, innovation and value engineering during tender development
- Support live projects when required, including programme management and progress monitoring
- Undertake site visits and reports, and use as built data to support benchmarking and productivity improvement
What we're looking for
- Proven planning experience within a main contractor or construction environment
- Ability to produce accurate programmes, sequencing and logistics plans using Asta Powerproject
- Strong understanding of construction methods and technology, including steel frame, concrete frame and timber frame solutions
- Able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical information
- Good understanding of site set up, preliminaries and temporary works
- Experience of supporting preconstruction and delivery teams on complex projects
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain programmes clearly to internal teams, customers and consultants
- Analytical, detail focused and commercially aware approach
- Ideally site based planning experience
- Relevant Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 or equivalent) and appropriate CSCS card
- Working towards MCIOB (desirable)
- Awareness of digital construction, 4D planning and emerging planning tools (desirable)
We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to an enhanced pension scheme, private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and access to a market leading sustainable car scheme. Applicable roles may also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA).
At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment where people can thrive, and we are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme.
Senior Planner in Manchester employer: Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees in the vibrant city of Leeds. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, the company fosters a collaborative work culture where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers. Employees benefit from a competitive pension scheme and private medical insurance, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in construction management.
