Construction Planner

Job description

Title: Construction Planner

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £60-75,000 + car allowance + package

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Planner to join a busy and well-established main contractor in Greater Manchester, working within an experienced and collaborative planning team. The company has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality building projects across the North West and is now looking to strengthen its planning capability as part of continued growth.

As a Construction Planner, you will be involved in both tender and contract stages across a varied portfolio of projects including commercial, industrial, residential, and public-sector schemes. You will support the full planning lifecycle, ensuring programmes are realistic, well-sequenced, and aligned with both project and client expectations. This role offers genuine variety, with a blend of site-based work, time in the Greater Manchester regional office, and flexible remote working, giving you hands-on exposure to both pre-construction activities and live project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update tender and contract programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Work closely with project teams to gather progress updates and ensure programmes remain accurate and achievable
• Assist in preparing method statements, logistics plans, and construction sequencing for bids
• Attend site meetings and review progress, identifying risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement

About You

• Experienced Construction Planner or Site Manager / Project Manager looking for a move into planning
• Strong site-based experience gained on building projects within a main contracting environment
• Good working knowledge of Asta Powerproject
• Understanding of construction methodology and sequencing across typical building schemes
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with site, design, and commercial teams
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail

Offer

• £60-75,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance of £6,000 per annum
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private medical insurance
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Varied workload covering both pre-construction and delivery stages
• Supportive environment with ongoing training and career development
• Plus other great benefits

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to matt.lilburn@goldgroup.co.uk or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 72318.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Manchester

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English