Planner

Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan
Abatec Recruitment

Abatec are supporting a respected civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major infrastructure and energy projects throughout the UK. As their workload continues to grow, they are seeking a Planner to strengthen their South Wales team.

Applications are welcome from individuals with planning experience or those from engineering, agent, or project management backgrounds who are looking to move into or further develop their career in planning.

As Planner, you will:

• Develop and manage construction programmes from first principles
• Produce and maintain contract-compliant NEC3/NEC4 programmes for submission and acceptance
• Build and update programmes using ASTA Powerproject
• Monitor site progress, identify delays, and implement mitigation strategies with operational teams
• Provide clear monthly planning updates and accurate forecasts
• Support commercial teams with programme input for compensation events and variations
• Assist the bid and pre-construction teams in developing competitive tender programmes
• Work closely with site management, engineers, agents and project managers to ensure programmes reflect real site delivery
• Take sole planning responsibility on projects where required
• Support and mentor junior planners where appropriate

Our client requires a Planner with:

• Relevant experience as a Planner is preferred but not essential, ideally a background in Engineering or site management

• Background and experience in civil engineering is desirable
• Experience is using ASTA Powerproject is desirable but not essential
• Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Good understanding of contracts is desirable

Salary/Benefits:

• 45,000 – 60,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Plus, additional company benefits

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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