Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Construction Planner to support the planning and delivery of our civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will report to our Head of Planning and Estimating and will play an integral role within the business. To qualify, the candidate must have at least 4 years of experience in a similar position. They will be responsible for producing and maintaining construction programmes throughout the tender, pre-construction, and live project stages.
The ideal candidate should have experience in extracting key information from construction drawings and tender documents to incorporate into the programme. They must demonstrate advanced operational knowledge of MS Project and possess an excellent understanding of construction activity timelines and time risk allowances. Additionally, the candidate must hold a BSc or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
Job Title:
Construction Planner
Reporting to:
Head of Estimating & Planning
Location:
Head Office: Hall Lane, Hall Lane Works, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QF
Depot:
Head Office: Hall Lane, Hall Lane Works, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QF
Contract Type:
Permanent (subject to successful completion of 3-month probationary period)
Working Hours:
| 40 hours per week |
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Package:
- The chance to contribute significantly to planning and delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects with supportive, friendly, and highly professional teams.
- Annual company performance bonus
- £6k Car allowance and mileage reimbursement for business mileage.
- Life cover after a successful probationary period
- 3% of Salary pension contribution.
- We will support your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) & career progression.
Holidays:
35 days including bank holidays (Pro rata for 2026)
7 days are to be taken at the Christmas Shutdown
About us
We are a specialist civil engineering and highways contractor serving local and transport authorities throughout the North West of England. Our aim is to deliver sustainable projects within the North West, enhancing infrastructure and accessibility of communities, whilst minimising environmental impact and reinvesting locally.
With over 75 years of experience working on North West highway projects, we have gained a distinguished reputation for delivering hugely successful schemes. Our multi award-winning collaborative and proactive methods guarantee the best level of service for our clients.
The business provides a wide range of civil engineering and highway construction services, utilising its highly skilled internal workforce and a network of subcontractors. Its area of expertise lies in executing intricate and challenging projects, including but not limited to drainage schemes, intersection enhancements, and public infrastructure development.
The majority of our income, approximately 80%, is generated from extended framework contracts with local Northwest authorities, which typically span from 4 to 10 years. In addition, the company also serves House Builders and Tier 1 Contractors, carrying out S278 and S38 works on their behalf.
We thrive by working with our clients from early inception of the project to provide cost effective solutions. Additionally, we assist clients in preparing funding bids and provide initiatives in community engagement and methods of delivery. Our Social and Environmental responsibility track record is exceptionally strong, surpassing our competitors on Quality Bids and Social Value Matrices. Our Clear Management controls and structure ensure efficiency, and as partners of Framework contracts, we have a sizable forward order book extending over four years.
Our projects are solely located within the North West of England, with most of our schemes within Greater Manchester or the neighbouring areas.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Produce, maintain, and update detailed NEC3 and NEC4 compliant construction programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop tender, pre-construction, and contract programmes.
- Work collaboratively with Estimators, Traffic Management Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and site management to ensure programmes reflect project requirements and construction methodology.
- Apply an understanding of construction sequencing within live traffic and constrained environments, ensuring programmes align with phasing plans and operational objectives.
- Monitor project progress, update programmes regularly, and report performance against key milestones and contractual deliverables.
- Identify and analyse the critical path, programme risks, constraints, and opportunities to optimise project delivery.
- Support the preparation of short-term lookahead programmes and construction phasing strategies to assist site teams with planning and coordination.
- Assist with change management, including programme impact assessments, delay analysis, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions where required.
- Provide programme updates and planning input for internal coordination meetings and client progress meetings.
- Ensure programmes are developed and maintained in accordance with contractual and reporting requirements.
- Based at our Head Office in Bolton, with travel to project sites and satellite offices across the Northwest as required.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in a planning or project controls role within the civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, particularly in relation to programme requirements and contractual compliance.
- Experience producing and managing construction programmes using Microsoft Project at an advanced Level.
- Solid understanding of construction sequencing, methodology, and phasing, particularly within live traffic or constrained working environments.
- Ability to identify and analyse critical path activities, programme risks, and constraints.
- Experience supporting progress reporting, programme updates, and short-term lookahead planning.
- Knowledge of delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) processes within NEC contracts is desirable.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams, project managers, commercial teams, and clients.
- Ability to manage multiple programmes and deadlines within a fast-paced project environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for reporting and programme tracking.
- Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel to project sites across the Northwest, is essential.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply by sending a CV with a covering letter to hr@gcox.co.uk
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Construction Planner to support the planning and delivery of our civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will report to our Head of Planning and Estimating and will play an integral role within the business. To qualify, the candidate must have at least 4 years of experience in a similar position. They will be responsible for producing and maintaining construction programmes throughout the tender, pre-construction, and live project stages.
The ideal candidate should have experience in extracting key information from construction drawings and tender documents to incorporate into the programme. They must demonstrate advanced operational knowledge of MS Project and possess an excellent understanding of construction activity timelines and time risk allowances. Additionally, the candidate must hold a BSc or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
Job Title:
Construction Planner
Reporting to:
Head of Estimating & Planning
Location:
Head Office: Hall Lane, Hall Lane Works, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QF
Depot:
Head Office: Hall Lane, Hall Lane Works, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QF
Contract Type:
Permanent (subject to successful completion of 3-month probationary period)
Working Hours:
| 40 hours per week |
Renumeration
Package:
- The chance to contribute significantly to planning and delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects with supportive, friendly, and highly professional teams.
- Annual company performance bonus
- £6k Car allowance and mileage reimbursement for business mileage.
- Life cover after a successful probationary period
- 3% of Salary pension contribution.
- We will support your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) & career progression.
Holidays:
35 days including bank holidays (Pro rata for 2026)
7 days are to be taken at the Christmas Shutdown
About us
We are a specialist civil engineering and highways contractor serving local and transport authorities throughout the North West of England. Our aim is to deliver sustainable projects within the North West, enhancing infrastructure and accessibility of communities, whilst minimising environmental impact and reinvesting locally.
With over 75 years of experience working on North West highway projects, we have gained a distinguished reputation for delivering hugely successful schemes. Our multi award-winning collaborative and proactive methods guarantee the best level of service for our clients.
The business provides a wide range of civil engineering and highway construction services, utilising its highly skilled internal workforce and a network of subcontractors. Its area of expertise lies in executing intricate and challenging projects, including but not limited to drainage schemes, intersection enhancements, and public infrastructure development.
The majority of our income, approximately 80%, is generated from extended framework contracts with local Northwest authorities, which typically span from 4 to 10 years. In addition, the company also serves House Builders and Tier 1 Contractors, carrying out S278 and S38 works on their behalf.
We thrive by working with our clients from early inception of the project to provide cost effective solutions. Additionally, we assist clients in preparing funding bids and provide initiatives in community engagement and methods of delivery. Our Social and Environmental responsibility track record is exceptionally strong, surpassing our competitors on Quality Bids and Social Value Matrices. Our Clear Management controls and structure ensure efficiency, and as partners of Framework contracts, we have a sizable forward order book extending over four years.
Our projects are solely located within the North West of England, with most of our schemes within Greater Manchester or the neighbouring areas.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Produce, maintain, and update detailed NEC3 and NEC4 compliant construction programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop tender, pre-construction, and contract programmes.
- Work collaboratively with Estimators, Traffic Management Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and site management to ensure programmes reflect project requirements and construction methodology.
- Apply an understanding of construction sequencing within live traffic and constrained environments, ensuring programmes align with phasing plans and operational objectives.
- Monitor project progress, update programmes regularly, and report performance against key milestones and contractual deliverables.
- Identify and analyse the critical path, programme risks, constraints, and opportunities to optimise project delivery.
- Support the preparation of short-term lookahead programmes and construction phasing strategies to assist site teams with planning and coordination.
- Assist with change management, including programme impact assessments, delay analysis, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions where required.
- Provide programme updates and planning input for internal coordination meetings and client progress meetings.
- Ensure programmes are developed and maintained in accordance with contractual and reporting requirements.
- Based at our Head Office in Bolton, with travel to project sites and satellite offices across the Northwest as required.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in a planning or project controls role within the civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, particularly in relation to programme requirements and contractual compliance.
- Experience producing and managing construction programmes using Microsoft Project at an advanced Level.
- Solid understanding of construction sequencing, methodology, and phasing, particularly within live traffic or constrained working environments.
- Ability to identify and analyse critical path activities, programme risks, and constraints.
- Experience supporting progress reporting, programme updates, and short-term lookahead planning.
- Knowledge of delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) processes within NEC contracts is desirable.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams, project managers, commercial teams, and clients.
- Ability to manage multiple programmes and deadlines within a fast-paced project environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for reporting and programme tracking.
- Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel to project sites across the Northwest, is essential.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply by sending a CV with a covering letter to hr@gcox.co.uk
