Construction Planner

Description:

Galliford Try, one of the UK’s leading construction businesses, is seeking a Planner to join its dynamic team based in Solihull, covering projects throughout the West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a people-oriented and progressive company with an impressive order book exceeding £4.1 billion.

As a Planner, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality planning and scheduling services across the entire project lifecycle—from tender to completion—ensuring adherence to Galliford Try’s planning standards, processes, and procedures. You will work on multiple tenders, pre-construction phases, and live projects, collaborating closely with key stakeholders to achieve project excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide complete planning services at all stages—pre-qualification, pre-construction, and construction.

• Develop detailed tender programmes, logistics proposals, and method statements for inclusion in tender submissions.

• Review project documents, specifications, and scopes to identify key contract requirements and constraints.

• Visit sites to assess conditions and constraints relevant to programme development.

• Create detailed, fully integrated design, procurement, and construction stage contract programmes.

• Identify and implement alternative methodologies and sequences to enhance project timelines.

• Track progress, identify potential delays, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

• Update contract programmes to reflect entitlement to Extensions of Time (EOT), where applicable.

• Support the business with claims and disputes, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

• Mentor and develop junior team members where required.

• Promote the company during tender and contract interviews, presentations, and client meetings.

• Ensure all planning outputs are compliant with Galliford Try’s internal standards and procedures.

About You:

You are a reliable and skilled Planner with a strong construction background and a keen eye for project sequencing and efficiency. You understand the complexities of large-scale infrastructure and building projects and can balance technical accuracy with practical execution. Your ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple priorities ensures timely project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

What Galliford Try Offers:

Galliford Try values its employees and is committed to supporting their wellbeing and professional growth. The company offers a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary package.

• Generous holiday entitlement (increasing with service), plus the option to purchase additional holidays.

• Comprehensive pension plan.

• Private medical scheme options for all salaried employees.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering 24/7 support.

• Cycle to Work and Save As You Earn (SAYE) share purchase schemes.

• Paid annual membership for one recognized professional association relevant to your role.

• Discounts on products and services through the company’s ‘Be Well’ programme.

• Opportunities for high-quality training and career development through leadership frameworks and apprenticeship programmes.

• Agile Working programme allowing flexibility in how, where, and when you work.

About Galliford Try:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most respected construction companies, known for its commitment to building lasting change for communities through high-quality infrastructure and facilities. With a focus on integrity, collaboration, and excellence, the company provides an environment where employees can thrive and achieve long-term success.

Its purpose is to improve people’s lives by building sustainable, safe, and innovative structures while fostering growth and development for its workforce and partners.