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Junior Construction Planner

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Our client, a leading construction company in the water sector, is seeking a motivated Junior Planner to join their team. This permanent position offers structured training and hands-on experience to help you develop into a skilled Construction Planner. You will work alongside experienced senior Planners, gaining expertise in construction planning, programming, preliminaries, and methodology for projects at various stages, including prequalification, tender, and contract phases.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute planning and programming expertise to prequalification and bid processes, including development of construction methodologies
Assist in preparing tender programmes, programme narratives, phasing drawings, and other supporting documentation
Collaborate closely with Preconstruction Managers, Estimators, Designers, Temporary Works Engineers, and specialist subcontractors
Create and deliver compelling presentation materials using PowerPoint or similar tools
Assist with developing detailed construction, design, and procurement programmes at contract award stage
Provide ongoing support to site teams by reviewing progress, updating programmes, and generating reports
Understand and support Business Continuity Planning, ensuring team awareness and communication of continuity strategies
Issue Contractual Programmes and supporting commentary to clients using specific programme management portals 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Interest in civil engineering or general construction, particularly in the Water sector
Experience in civil engineering construction, especially wastewater and water treatment projects
Site experience across a range of projects and construction techniques
Exposure to Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) practices
Full UK driving licence required due to potential travel
Experience with project management software such as Primavera P6 is desirable
Familiarity with the NEC contracts
Ability to track and reschedule monthly reports and programmes using planning software
CSCS Card 

What we can offer you:

26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
Private medical insurance
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
2 days volunteering opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional membership fees
Flexible Benefits scheme, including the opportunity to purchase critical illness insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and more 

If you are passionate about civil engineering and keen to develop your career as a Junior Planner in the water sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and supportive team

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