Construction Planner
📍 Aberdeenshire
💼 Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Paxton Personnel is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Construction Planner on behalf of a respected construction and civil engineering business based in Aberdeenshire.
This is a key role within the Pre-Construction Team, responsible for developing tender and construction programmes, supporting bids, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. You’ll work closely with estimating, design, and operations teams to plan, monitor, and support delivery across a range of high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce detailed tender and contract programmes, ensuring accuracy and feasibility.
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Develop and maintain construction and pre-construction programmes, including critical path analysis.
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Liaise with internal teams, design partners, and the supply chain to ensure buildability and accurate planning inputs.
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Prepare build strategies, logistics plans, and phasing information to support tenders.
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Support the Operations Team with programme monitoring, reporting, and progress reviews.
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Compile and maintain Prelim documentation, risk registers, and value engineering opportunities.
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Assist with quality submissions, responding to programme and methodology questions.
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Provide guidance and support to project teams on planning software and programme management.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
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Proven experience in construction planning and programming.
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Strong understanding of building methods, sequencing, and logistics.
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Proficiency in Asta Powerproject, MS Project, or similar software.
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Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
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Competent user of Microsoft Office Suite.
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Full, unrestricted UK right to work
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Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
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Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
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Experience across civils, drainage, and building projects.
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Understanding of health, safety, and environmental best practices.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Opportunity to work on varied and complex construction projects.
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Supportive environment encouraging professional growth and development.
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