Construction Planner (Tier 1)

4695093
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Belfast
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Planning
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £Negotiable

Planner, Planning, Construction, ASTA, MS Project, Construction Planner

Your new company

Hays are delighted to have been retained by our client, an award-winning Northern Irish Build & Fit-Out Contractor, to assist in their search for a Construction Planner to join their impressive business on a permanent basis. With continuous growth in recent years and an enviable client base throughout the UK & ROI, this Tier 1 contractor operates across sectors including Healthcare, Retail, Commercial, Education, and Residential and our client is seeking the right individual to contribute to the success and reputation of their business.
With state-of-the-art offices in Belfast and a very welcoming working environment, your new employer is an excellent place to develop a long-and-lasting career, as well as being exposed to some of the largest construction projects in the UK and Ireland.

Your new role

An excellent career opportunity for a Construction Planner to join a reputable Northern Irish contractor on a permanent basis. This role will see you work closely with the pre-construction works and be involved in the tender elements of planning as well as having your own assigned site programmes.
Duties and responsibilities will include.
Assist & prepare Tender Programme into Master Construction Programme
Report against Master Programme to Contract Directors and Senior Management
Modify Master Programme to Mitigate against delays.
Prepare Tender Programmes and Method Statements as required.
Assist in the preparation of project logistics and method statements.
Periodically review key projects to ensure programme compliance.
Utilise ASTA software to develop ongoing programmes and lookaheads.
Maintain a database of programmes on Gateway.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position you must be a highly motivated and career minded individual who is seeking an opportunity with a contractor who can provide longevity and career development. You must be commercially aware and technically proficient using Construction Planning software, preferably ASTA however, MS Project is also acceptable. You will have proven experience in a similar role as well as be able to manage information in an orderly fashion and be capable of working to tight deadlines.
UK travel will be required with the role being based in Belfast on Monday and Friday, and travel anticipated to the mainland UK 2 nights a week.

What you'll get in return

You will have the chance to work for a top-tier Northern Irish contractor who has a consistent track record of delivering high-quality and complex projects. Our client is proud to have Investors in People accreditation and will be committed to ensuring your personal career development through support and training from a highly skilled and professional team.
UK travel will be required, although you will be financially rewarded with a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, flights, and overnight accommodation when you are required to be away from home.
Offering a career path for further growth, this role will see you join a team of planners where you can learn and develop on the job as well as benefit from external training.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris McNamara on 02890446900. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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