Project Manager

Please note this role is for a Planner but our client are open to candidates who are looking to move into Pre-Construction

Bennett and Game is working with a well-established, family-owned business with over 45 years of experience in the construction industry, specialising in concrete frames, groundworks, enabling works, and large basement structures. They are now seeking an experienced Planner to join their Pre-Construction team, replacing a long-term colleague who is retiring this year.

The company operates with financial stability, having reinvested profits into the business to ensure growth without borrowings. Working closely with decision-makers, the successful candidate will play a key role in tendering projects and developing efficient construction methodologies. Our client works with Tier 1 Main Contractors and Developers across London and the Home Counties, delivering complex projects that also include demolition, piling, external works, and utilities.

Planner Position Overview:

• Develop and manage project programmes for concrete frames, groundworks, basements, and associated works.
• Work closely with estimators and project teams to develop methodologies and sequencing of works.
• Liaise with clients, presenting planning strategies and programme submissions.
• Provide planning input for tendering and project delivery.
• Use Asta Powerproject to develop and manage project schedules (training can be provided for candidates moving into Pre-Con).
• Work from the Borehamwood office (flexible arrangements available for the right candidate).
• Collaborate with the Pre-Construction Manager and senior leadership team to refine project planning and delivery.

Planner Position Requirements:

• Experience in construction planning or project/contracts management within concrete frames and groundworks.
• Knowledge of pre-construction planning and sequencing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to discuss methodologies with clients and directors.
• IT literate with experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Asta Powerproject is highly desirable but not essential (training can be provided).
• Ability to work in an office-based role with a collaborative team environment.

Planner Position Remuneration:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Pension contributions.
• Travel allowances.
• Additional benefits package to be discussed.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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