Construction Planning Specialist

4 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Recruit NI Full time
Your new role

As a Construction Planner, you will play a crucial part in the success of our client's projects. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for identifying, controlling, and forecasting timescales and resource requirements. You will implement best practice project planning policy, processing, and procedures throughout the full life cycle of projects from tender through to completion.

  • Accurately identify and resource requirements for projects, including labour, plant, and materials.
  • Support all construction planning functions, highlighting and understanding issues or irregularities within the programme.
  • Attend site visits to assist the team with the planning function.
  • Work with the Project Team to convert bid Programmes to Delivery Programmes for new projects.
  • Monitor critical activities of the project programme, advising the project team of areas of concern and improvements.
  • Report progress internally to the contract teams and externally to clients, making comparisons between planned and actual progress.
What you'll need to succeed

Experience of working in a similar planning role, with knowledge of using Microsoft Project, Asta, or P6 Primavera, will be considered. This is a permanent vacancy for one of the larger NI construction contractors, who have placed a high importance on this role. Previous experience of working in a construction planning role will be required.

What you'll get in return

You will gain unique experience working on excellent construction and fit-out projects across NI and Ireland. You will be given the opportunity to develop and progress your career within the company. You will also receive a market-leading salary, including an attractive pension scheme and favourable holiday entitlement. This is a head office-based role with no UK travel and working from home entitlements.



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