Construction Planner

  • Orchard Recruitment Solutions LTD
  • City, Birmingham
  • Nov 28, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

A respected and fast-growing construction contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join their Midlands team. The company delivers high-quality projects across student accommodation, residential and care sectors, recognised for their innovative approach, collaborative culture and commitment to safe, efficient project delivery.

Role Overview
The Construction Planner will play a key role in developing, managing and monitoring project programmes from pre-construction through to completion. Working closely with project, design and commercial teams, the successful candidate will ensure accurate planning, sequencing and reporting to support the timely and cost-effective delivery of schemes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed construction programmes, logistics plans and phasing strategies for live and tendered projects.

  • Analyse project information to identify risks, opportunities and resource requirements.

  • Work collaboratively with site teams to track progress and adjust programmes proactively.

  • Provide regular updates, reports and programme forecasts for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Support bid submissions with clear, well-structured tender programmes and methodology input.

  • Promote and uphold safe planning practices in line with project-specific and company-wide standards.

Why This Role?

  • Opportunity to influence major development projects across the Midlands.

  • Work with a contractor known for innovation, teamwork and delivering quality across accommodation-based sectors.

  • Join an environment that values professional development, employee well-being and long-term career progression.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience and industry expertise.