Planner

John Sisk & Son are looking for a Planner to join their UK Construction North Business Unit to work on a high profile scheme in the heart of Manchester to lead the planning team with the planning and programming of the design, procurement and construction activities associated with projects in a geographical area. To regularly review the programme and planning management function in the preconstruction and construction phases. To develop regular reports to feedback on progress and performance to the Regional Director John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

• To support the project directors & director in charge in the assessment of the programme risk at prequalification stage - bid or no bid.
• To review the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• To oversee the preparation of a construction (target) programme highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme.
• To lead the regional planning team to make sure that all programmes, phasing and work undertaken is in a consistent format.
• To support the director in charge in business improvement measures with planning and project controls.
• To report back to the Regional Director/s on the current programme position on all projects on a weekly monthly basis. To regular review programmes, outputs and phasing with the Regional Directors
• To validate the tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors incorporating design release and lead in activities is correct and achievable.
• To co-ordinate the development of 4D graphical models for the business, where required or 2D phasing plans.
• To oversee construction methodology to effectively demonstrate the construction techniques and
• sequencing in order to successfully deliver projects.
• To review all project prelim books including, but not limited to, staff resource, logistics and
• temporary works requirements.
• To engage with the supply chain to review the project programme with regards to design, lead in’s, construction periods, plant & labour requirements.
• To review risk and opportunities for every programme produced and highlight potential mitigation measures in the programme. Including float and time risk allowances.
• 3 - 5 years experience in a Planner role
• Relevent Degree or diploma
• Advanced construction project management software training - progress analysis & s-curve reporting. Managing costs & resources.
• Primavera P6 Training Managing People Training
• Advanced BIM training and understanding of the common data environment.
• Competitive Salary with yearly increase
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pension
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional and Educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people. Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.

• The full job specification is available on request

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.