Planner - Manchester with Regional Travel

**About The Role**:
**Job Title: Planner**
**Division**:Building
**Location**:Manchester Office with Travel across the M62 Corridor
Benefits: Car Allowance, Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme

**Job Summary**

GRAHAM is a large, independently owned Tier 1 Building contractor, working with clients across all sectors to build exciting, innovative, and functional buildings throughout the UK.
Our culture is one of exceeding expectations. We never settle for second best and strive to surprise our customers with our understanding of their marketplace and our ability to overcome barriers to deliver quality and innovative outcomes. This culture attracts the right talent, and our team is friendly, sociable, and flexible. Best of all, we all feel valued as employees.

**Requirements**:
Proficiency in Asta Power Project is essential
Capability to manage the planning process from tender to contract closeout, including contract and target programmes
Ability to communicate the planning strategy to the wider team, project teams, and senior management
Accountable for providing expertise and systems for planning, scheduling, and project controls across various tenders and live projects in the North
Ensure all tenders and projects are planned to a standard that meets industry and company good practices, reducing risk/exposure to project margins from time-related issues
Manage planning, programming, and progress control as an integral member of the management team
Liaise with clients, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers regarding all matters related to planning and programming
Ensure the production of fully integrated programmes that include design, procurement, consents, construction, and commissioning
Prepare and present reports on programme and progress, and attend and contribute to site meetings and other associated meetings
People management is key for this role
Personal Specification

**Technical and Behavioural Competencies**
Project Scheduling: Proficiency in using project management software Asta Power Project
Critical Path Analysis: Understanding of critical path methodology
Resource Management: Skill in assessing resources to optimize project efficiency
Risk Management: Competence in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
Construction Methods: Familiarity with various construction methods and best practices
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills
Construction Software: Familiarity with construction management software
Contract Management: Appreciation of contract terms and conditions
Site Inspection: Capability to conduct site visits and inspections
Team Ethos: Working as part of a team to achieve project goals
Stakeholder Relations: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
Continuous Improvement: Commitment to process improvement
Construction Knowledge: Background in construction or a related field
Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of construction site safety protocols

**Our Commitment**:

- We are proud to be a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities, treating everyone solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey._- _
- A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by third-party clients. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders are available upon request._
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- GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications. Failure to comply with such requests or evidence of falsification of information will lead to removal from the recruitment process or potential termination of employment._
- Sarah Berry_
- Resourcer - Construction_
- GRAHAM_