Preconstruction Planning

• Develop tender and preconstruction programmes aligned with client requirements
• Establish construction strategies covering design release, procurement, fabrication, and erection
• Assess and challenge alternative sequencing and methodologies to determine the most efficient, safe, and commercially viable approach
• Review Principal Contractor outline programmes to identify risks, constraints, and unrealistic assumptions at tender stage
• Support bid submissions with programme input, phasing, and narratives
• Identify key constraints, risks, and opportunities at an early stage

Construction Planning (Post-Award)

• Develop and manage detailed contract programmes following award
• Produce and maintain dropline / flowline programmes to manage fabrication output and erection sequencing
• Incorporate and coordinate subcontract trades, including metal decking, precast concrete, and other key interfaces
• Review Principal Contractor programmes, identify risks or inconsistencies, and propose practical, buildable solutions
• Establish design release schedules, fabrication priorities, and erection phasing
• Maintain short-term lookahead programmes and update programmes to reflect progress and change

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor progress against programme and key milestones
• Track fabrication and erection performance against planned outputs
• Identify and manage the critical path
• Produce clear programme reports and updates for internal and client use

Delay, Risk & Recovery

• Analyse delays and programme risks and assess their impact
• Develop mitigation measures and recovery strategies
• Support Extension of Time submissions and programme-based entitlement
• Maintain auditable programme records to protect the company’s position

Coordination & Communication

• Work with design, fabrication, and site teams to manage interfaces and resolve issues
• Engage with clients, principal contractors, and project teams at progress meetings
• Promote a proactive, solutions-focused approach to programme management

• Experience in a planning role within structural steelwork (preferred) or a main contractor / heavy construction environment
• Strong understanding of both tender-stage and construction-phase planning
• Experience using dropline or production-based planning methods for fabrication and erection
• Experience integrating subcontract trades within construction programmes
• Familiarity with contract requirements under JCT and NEC (NEC3 / NEC4), including programme obligations and entitlement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project is essential, with the ability to work with or transition to Asta Powerproject
• Ability to use Primavera P6 where required
• Strong Excel capability
• Experience with 4D planning or modelling tools is advantageous but not essential
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication
• Understanding of how programme impacts cost, risk, and commercial outcomes

• Ability to develop programmes that are realistic, buildable, and aligned with production and site outputs
• Confidence to challenge assumptions and improve programme logic
• A proactive approach to identifying issues and driving solutions
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to support project outcomes

• Opportunity to work on major, complex steelwork projects across the UK
• Fully integrated business with in-house design, fabrication, and delivery capability
• Involvement in both tender strategy and live project execution
• Strong pipeline of work and experienced delivery team
• We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package