Operations Planner

3 days ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Watkin Jones Careers Full time

Watkin Jones Careers is seeking a seasoned Operations Planner to join our team

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced planner to lead our construction project teams.

Job Description

As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive project programmes and schedules.

Your primary focus will be on programme development and maintenance, ensuring that each phase is completed on time and within budget.

  • Create, maintain, and update detailed and logic-linked critical path Contract and Target Programmes, method statements, and logistics plans from bid to delivery stages.

You will work closely with site teams, project managers, engineers, architects, and design managers to ensure alignment on project objectives.

  • Produce critical path progress reports, forecasts, and plans for internal teams and stakeholders, highlighting project status, timelines, risks, and proposed mitigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly proficient in MS Office Suite.
Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is £55,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

This is a full-time role, offering a competitive benefits package, including a generous bonus scheme and opportunities for career growth.



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