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We are looking for a Planner to join our team on a major construction project in Bedfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile scheme, working closely with project, commercial, and design teams to develop and maintain robust project programmes. You will help ensure that the project is delivered efficiently, identifying risks and opportunities while providing accurate and timely programme information to support decision-making.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and maintaining project programmes throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitoring progress against programme milestones and reporting on performance
- Identifying programme risks and opportunities and supporting mitigation planning
- Working closely with project, commercial, and design teams to ensure alignment between programme and delivery activities
- Supporting change management and project controls processes
- Producing short-term and long-term programme updates and reports
- Assisting with progress reviews and planning workshops
- Supporting pre-construction and tender activities where required
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What We're Looking For
- Experience in a Planner role within the construction industry
- Experience working on medium to large construction projects
- Good understanding of project planning and programme management principles
- Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate programme information clearly to a range of stakeholders
- A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Why Join Wates?
- Be part of a major, high-profile project in Bedfordshire
- Work within a collaborative and high-performing project team
- Gain exposure to a complex and rewarding construction scheme
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Competitive salary and benefits package with flexibility where possible
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Our Commitments
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk
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