Planner

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected residential construction business with a long-standing history of delivering high-quality developments across the UK.

The business has extensive experience across affordable housing, mixed-tenure developments, build-to-rent, multi-family, specialist living and land-led partnerships. With a substantial portfolio of completed and live projects, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and delivering projects to programme and budget.

The business is entering an exciting period of continued growth, with a strong forward pipeline and projects across multiple regions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner to join an established construction team and play a key role in the successful delivery of a growing portfolio.

The Role

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Planner to join their team in Warrington.

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring construction programmes across a range of residential projects, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, consultants and clients to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with agreed programmes.

The successful candidate will be Asta Powerproject proficient and have strong experience within the construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

Developing detailed construction programmes from pre-construction through to completion

Producing and maintaining baseline and detailed project programmes

Monitoring progress against agreed programmes and identifying potential delays

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Commercial Teams

Updating programmes and providing regular progress reports

Identifying programme risks and developing mitigation strategies

Reviewing subcontractor programmes and ensuring alignment with the overall project programme

Supporting the preparation of tender and pre-construction programmes

Assisting with short, medium and long-term planning

Producing progress reports and programme updates for internal and external stakeholders

Attending project and progress meetings where required

Providing planning and programme support to operational teams

Ensuring key milestones and critical path activities are identified and managed

Supporting the commercial team with programme-related information and potential delay matters

Maintaining accurate project records and programme documentation

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Planner will ideally have:

Proven experience working as a Planner within the construction industry

Strong experience within residential construction / housebuilding would be advantageous

Excellent knowledge of construction programming and planning

Experience producing programmes from pre-construction through to project completion

Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing

Experience monitoring progress and identifying programme risks

Ability to analyse and manage critical path activities

Experience working closely with site and commercial teams

Strong communication and organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Relevant construction qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous

Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

Warrington-based position

Opportunity to join an established and growing construction business

Strong forward order book and project pipeline

Exposure to major residential and regeneration projects

Career development and progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Long‑term opportunity within an established construction team

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.