Heyrod Construction Limited
Senior Planner
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Senior Planner
Heyrod Construction Limited
Manchester-based construction company specialising in:
- Building contracting
- Land development
- Project management
Operates across the Northwest, offering solutions from substructure to superstructure "Ground Up," from inception to completion. Complementary operational processes ensure seamless delivery to meet client satisfaction from concept to completion.
Core philosophy: "A Client Today Is A Client Tomorrow"**.
Senior Planner
Location: On-site, Oldham Role: Full-time, leading project planning & programming across construction & development projects
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction
- Develop first-principles tender programmes, methodologies, and logistics strategies:
- Materials Lead-In
- Information Required Schedules
- Resource-loaded programmes
- Histograms
- Present planning proposals during client tender interviews.
Live Projects
- Maintain detailed construction master programmes, aligning with contract requirements (e.g., NEC or JCT formats).
- Regular site visits to:
- Audit progress
- Validate look-ahead programmes
- Integrate physical data into schedules.
- Supervise & mentor junior planners or trainee programme officers.
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Commercial & Change Management
- Identify, track, & model impact of:
- Variations
- Compensation events
- Delays
- Conduct forensic schedule analysis for Extension of Time (EOT) claims, providing data-backed defence.
- Baseline all schedule revisions.
Qualifications & Experience
Software Skills
- Proficient in Asta Powerproject, with expertise in:
- Logic linking
- Critical path analysis
- Progress tracking
- Advanced Microsoft Excel:
- Data analysis
- Reporting
Industry Experience
- Construction sector experience preferably in:
- Civil engineering
- Concrete structures
- General contracting
- Preferred but not mandatory: Construction/Project Management degree.
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Core Competencies
- Autonomous planning lead, acting independently as the sole planner.
- Strong stakeholder management, liaising with:
- Estimation/commercial teams
- Site management
- Reporting to Contracts Director/Managing Director
- Experience in building contracting/land development preferred.
- Deep knowledge of:
- Construction sequencing
- Trade logistical workflows
- Technical savvy: translate complex information into realistic programmes.
Soft Skills
- Analytical & problem-solving: Devise & implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Attention to detail: Manage multiple projects/deadlines efficiently.
- Quality, safety, compliance: Alignment with industry standards and company policies.
- Contributing to tender submissions (baseline programmes, planning narratives) is highly beneficial.
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