Planner

CompanyPortview

LocationBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Posted At2/25/2026

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Occupation Type

Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

As Planner you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and administering construction schedules and plans on a variety of projects to ensure programmes are delivered on time, on budget and that change is captured and controlled. You will actively lead and support in the creation of various plans and schedules in collaboration with the execution teams.

You will work with Quantity Surveyors, Contract and Project Managers to encourage project management best practice, while promoting the use of developed schedule related strategies and tools within the programme and project planning.

Key Job Responsibilities

Provide and achieve consistent,accurateand reliable programme data.
Develop project specific Programmes, Method Statements and Logistics Plans during the estimating phase.
Develop Design Deliverable Programmes in conjunction with the Design Manager and design department.
Develop Project Programmes to measure progress, including critical path analysis. This will include Procurement Programmes, Commissioning and CompletionProgrammes.

Communicate the planned intent both internally and externally.

Be proficient in using Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project, PrimaveraP6and any other Programming Software Packages that may be used from time to time.

Be proficient in carrying out planning duties in line with common forms of construction Contracts including NEC ECC and JCT.

Produce Information Required Schedules from the Project Programmes.

Review and challenge subcontractor programmes including methods andlogistics; compare them to the Project Programmes to ensure they are fully aligned.

Carry out “what-if” scenarios toforwardforecast issues that may develop during the project.

Keep records of any assumptions or constraints that have been made / assumed to develop the ProjectProgrammes.

Explain in detail of the logic used to develop any Project Programme to other team members.
In conjunction with other team members, proactively manage programmes to ensure they areachieved.
Provide reports to the Contracts Director/Contracts Manager/Project Manager/Site Manager asrequired, including critical path network and rescheduling of activities whereappropriate.

Provide programme inputregardingchangesincluding Compensation Events / Variations and Delay Entitlement.

Provide detailed Sub-Contract Delivery Programmes for inclusion in Sub-Contract Tenders.

Check subcontractor programmes for compliance with the Project Programmes.

Suggest recovery actions or programme betterment opportunities.

Advise to the Contracts Director/Contracts Manager/Project Manager/Site Manager as to the impact of activity slippage even if items are not on critical path.

Measure progress and report against the programme targets.

Input to the Project Risk and Opportunities Register both during the estimating and construction phases whererequired.

Assistin researching alternative product or systems in conjunction with the Project Team.

Input as requested into the review of any subcontractor claims for delay and/or costs and provide detailed programme evidence relating to the claim.

Ensure the quality procedures in respect to his/her duties are implemented.

Provide input to “Wash-out” meeting post-completion.

Introduce improvements whereappropriate toareas of responsibility.

Undertake any other duties which may be required by management

Attributes/Experience

Essential

Experience producing project plans in Microsoft Project and Asta Powerproject.

You will have a proven background as a construction planner or project planner, with experience in a range of sectors.
Ability to work across multiple projects at the same time todifferent levelsof involvement.
You will holda good levelof understanding of commercial forms of contract.
Experience supporting operational and commercial teams in developing,negotiatingand agreeing extension of time and other contractual claims.
Ability to produce monthly reports to work with internal and ourClients’reporting cycles.
Experience in carrying out planning duties in line with common forms of construction including NEC ECC and JCT

Desirable

Knowledge for Primavera 6
Technical understanding of M&E building services