CarmichaelUK are recruiting for a Pre-Construction Planner to join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 contractors,
The Role
As a Pre-Construction Planner, you’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining the early-stage programme that underpins the project’s complex design and manufacturing approach.
Working closely with engineering, design management, and delivery teams, you will help shape the planning and sequencing for a new generation of sustainable, factory-led construction — a concept designed to revolutionise how critical infrastructure is delivered in the UK.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Developing and managing pre-construction programmes using industry-standard planning tools (Primavera P6 / Powerproject).
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Working with design, procurement, and innovation teams to capture interdependencies and manufacturing sequences.
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Providing scenario analysis to support business cases, risk management, and delivery strategy.
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Contributing to programme optimisation to meet aggressive delivery targets and milestones.
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Supporting the planning transition into construction phase in alignment with digital project controls.
About You
You will bring:
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Proven experience in pre-construction or tender planning, with experience on major civil engineering projects.
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Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and modern planning methodologies.
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Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
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A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent communication skills.
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A genuine interest in innovation, sustainability, and modern methods of construction (MMC).