Planner
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £70,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Car Allowance, Healthcare & Pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1AA |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-353956_1759230335 |
Summary
Are you an experienced Planner seeking a fresh challenge working for a leading international Tier 1 main contractor?
As Planner you will be responsible for initiating and leading tasks and processes, taking responsibility and being accountable, where relevant, for the work and roles of others whilst exercising broad autonomy and judgement within broad parameters in their area of responsibility. Specialist learning and involves detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study.
The role of a Planner
Responsible for the Planning function on Medium to Large tenders and sites involving complex and detailed analysis of large volumes of information. Ensuring that the optimum sequence to deliver the project is reflected in the programme. To Mentor and develop other members of the Planning team and to undertake high level review of other Planners work.
Responsibilities of a Planner
* Prepare Tender/Project Programme with minimal guidance and identify critical path, float, risk and opportunity
* Identify project critical success factors for the programme and make other team members aware of these
* Collaborate with other company staff to ensure that works are planned and organised accordingly *
Challenge and verify suppliers and sub-contractors programme and methodology
* Develop with guidance Pre-construction, design and procurement programmes
* Undertake what-if scenarios and report their projected outcomes
* Independently prepare phasing, logistics and timeslices along with associated methodology/narratives as required by the tender deliverables
* Identify requirements for temporary works and liaise with temporary works coordinator
* Liaise with Estimating Team at tender stage to ensure all attendances are priced and checks are made to ensure s/c's have included for MEWP's, craneage, lifting plant etc.
* Independently assess progress against programmes and report findings.
* Meet Client reporting requirements
* Assist with the PM Report and populate the planning and controls sections
* Develop the programme and associated documents in line with the form of Contract
* Contribute to the planning input into the PEP documentation, client specific documents etc.
* Work with the commercial team to ensure effective management of Total Costs
Benefits for a Planner
- Salary up to £70k + Car Allowance or Company Car
- Private Healthcare
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Generous Annual Leave
- Clear Career Progression
Please send your CV to acocker@fr-group.co.uk or call Sheffield office on 0114 213 0900 and ask for Alex.