Construction Planner

JOB TITLE: Construction Planner

LOCATION: Aberdeen

JOB TYPE: Permanent

START DATE: ASAP

About the Role

TEXO Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing construction business in the recruitment of an experienced Construction Planner to join their Pre-Construction team.

This is a great opportunity for a Planner with a strong construction background to take a key role in the planning and development of projects from initial tender through to contract award and delivery.

You'll work closely with Estimating, Design, Operations, Supply Chain, and Bid teams to develop realistic and commercially competitive programmes, identify project risks and opportunities, and help shape successful tender submissions.

The role would suit someone who enjoys being involved early in a project and can confidently turn drawings, specifications, and project requirements into clear and achievable construction programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Tender & Pre-Construction

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Develop tender programmes based on project scope, construction methodology, resources, and key milestones.
• Establish target dates, resource requirements, and project constraints.
• Work closely with Estimators and the wider Pre-Construction team to develop effective tender strategies.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, opportunities, and potential value engineering solutions.
• Review design and specification alternatives and provide programme input.
• Attend site visits to understand logistical, access, sequencing, and programme constraints.
• Support the development of construction methodologies and sequencing strategies.

Planning & Programming

• Produce detailed tender and construction programmes using appropriate planning software.
• Develop realistic activity durations using industry benchmarks and company outputs.
• Carry out critical path analysis and identify potential programme risks.
• Develop subcontractor and supply chain programmes where required.
• Develop tender programmes into detailed contract programmes following project award.
• Support project teams with programme updates, progress monitoring, and reporting.
• Prepare phasing, logistics, temporary works, and construction sequencing plans.
• Provide programme advice and support to operational teams throughout project delivery.

Bid & Preliminaries Support

• Prepare and maintain detailed preliminaries information for tender submissions.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain programme information and quotations.
• Support the development of project logistics and phasing strategies.
• Develop and maintain project risk and opportunity registers.
• Consider Health & Safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements within project planning.
• Prepare programme information and supporting documentation for internal tender reviews.

Quality Submissions

• Provide programme and methodology input into tender submissions.
• Work alongside Bid Leaders to ensure submission deadlines are met.
• Develop clear construction methodologies, build strategies, and programme responses.
• Produce supporting programme diagrams, sequencing information, and visuals where required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Construction Planner, Planner, or within a similar Pre-Construction Planning role.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, sequencing, and project delivery.
• Experience developing programmes at tender and contract stages.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and project planning principles.
• Experience using construction planning/programming software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience within commercial, residential, civil engineering, or main contracting environments.
• Experience working with subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Experience contributing to tender and bid submissions.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or similar planning software.

Skills & Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

• Proactive and organised.
• Commercially aware and understands the importance of programme performance.
• Confident working with Estimating, Design, Commercial, and Operations teams.
• Comfortable challenging information and identifying potential programme risks.
• Detail-focused without losing sight of the bigger project picture.
• Able to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
• A strong team player who takes ownership of their work.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a well-established and growing construction business.
• Opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of projects.
• Varied role covering both tender and live project planning.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to have a genuine influence on project strategy and delivery.

To apply, please contact Hannah Thomson at TEXO Recruitment on 01224 446789 or email your CV to Sign in to view email.