Project Planner

United Infrastructure

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Social Infrastructure, a division of United Infrastructure, specializes in revitalizing homes and communities through regeneration and maintenance, providing safe and compliant living spaces. They offer comprehensive property service solutions for public sector clients, including large-scale programs for social housing providers. The company is also a specialist in net zero retrofit, assisting clients in reducing their carbon footprint and operational costs by implementing thermally efficient building products and energy-efficient technologies. The Project Planner role is a hybrid position, with a 65% focus on the bid team and 35% on operational teams. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented and analytical Programme Planner based in the South (Swanley/Dartford area), with occasional travel to various sites. This role is critical for the successful development of pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring alignment across tender, operations, and commercial teams. It is a new position that requires close collaboration with national operational teams.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Programme Planner in the construction industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Project (essential) and other Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Strong data interrogation and analytical skills
Excellent understanding of project management principles and risk management
Experience with bid/tendering processes
Leadership experience and ability to influence stakeholders
Solid knowledge of construction industry practices and terminology
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites
Adaptability to learn and use various client tools and reporting systems
Highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management)

Responsibilities

Build detailed pre-construction and construction programs aligned to key tender stage requirements, agreeing with relevant operations teams as to the deliverability of the scheme
Where working within Operational teams, manage, and maintain detailed pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring projects meet key milestones
Submit regular program updates to Operations and Commercial managers in line with contractual requirements
Assess and report on risks and delays, incorporating them into the project schedule
Liaise with on-site operations teams to understand resource profiles and productivity assumptions
Identify and manage the critical path of programs, working with the wider team to mitigate slippage
Collaborate closely with quantity surveyors and commercial teams to ensure alignment with program for commercial forecasting
Own, update, and drive resolution of Risk & Issue logs
Conduct program review sessions with internal and external stakeholders
Identify and implement efficiencies and improvements in internal and external processes
Ensure program submissions comply with contractual guidelines
Build strong client relationships, representing the company brand professionally