Planner

We’re looking for a dedicated and well-established Planner to join our collaborative team. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in the successful delivery of our projects by focusing on daily scheduling and planning activities, as well as working closely with the commercial team to ensure the substantiation of any change is well documented and supporting evidence is provided. You’ll also work closely with a variety of stakeholders, contributing your expertise to a wide variety of schemes.

Essential Criteria:

Who we are looking for:

• Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Planner within the construction sector, specifically with a strong understanding of daily scheduling, programme development, and management. You will have the ability to produce a programme from first principles utilising the Works Information/Drawings and be able to maintain the programme through to completion. You will also have demonstrable experience and expertise with the Civils elements of the build process (Drainage, Kerbing, Technology & Lighting)
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Organisational & Planning Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and proactively identify and mitigate potential delays.
• Programme Management Understanding: Familiarity with project programming principles, including the ability to contribute to the development, updating, and management of project programmes. You will also have the ability to demonstrate good knowledge on the Clause 60’s process within NEC contracts.
• Planning Software Proficiency: Have demonstrable experience in utilising Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Role and Responsibilities:

What your role will include:

• Programme Development: Developing and managing project programmes under the NEC form of contract from first principles (Pre-Construction through to Commissioning) on both P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Contractual Documentation: Drafting Clause 31 (Programme) and Clause 32 (People) submissions.
• Programme Management: Regularly updating programmes and creating impacted programmes in response to Compensation Events (CEs) and other changes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, to provide updates on the strategic programme.
• Progress Monitoring & Delay Mitigation: Monitoring the progress of works, identifying potential delays, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Change Control: Tracking and controlling all changes to the project delivery programme.
• Relationship Building: Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key teams such as estimating, site, design, construction, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Delivery Process Understanding: Possessing a strong understanding of the end-to-end project delivery process.
• Change Impact Assessment: Identifying and assessing the impact of potential changes on project timelines and plans and communicating these changes effectively.

Why Join us:

We know hard work deserves recognition! That’s why at J McCann & Co Limited; we offer a very competitive salary and benefits package for the right candidate including:

• Company Car or allowance.
• Discounted gym membership: to support your wellbeing.
• Working arrangements: The role will be a mix of Office and site-based, depending on business/scheme needs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support for your wellbeing through our EAP programme, including Cycle to work scheme, SmartTech, Doctor Line – 24hour GP service.
• 25 days annual leave: plus bank holidays for well-deserved breaks.
• Financial wellbeing: Take control of your finances with our financial wellness programs and tools.
• Investment in your career: Develop your skills and advance your career with our professional development opportunities including enrolment on apprenticeships.
• Invest in your community: Take advantage of paid volunteer days and become a STEM ambassador to give back and grow professionally.
• Death in service offering: up to three times your annual salary.
• Pension plan: Enjoy peace of mind for your future with our company pension scheme.

You’ll be challenged, inspired, and part of something truly transformative working on the UK’s most iconic infrastructure projects.

J McCann & Co Limited: Shaping Britain’s Infrastructure

For over four decades, J McCann & Co Limited Ltd has been a driving force in the UK’s civil and electrical engineering landscape. We deliver exceptional infrastructure solutions for both public and private sectors, from bustling roads and high-speed rail to world-class airports.

Our commitment to excellence shines through in every project. We blend deep industry expertise with innovative technologies to create solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations. As a leading specialist in street lighting, traffic signals, and communication systems, we’re at the forefront of designing and building the infrastructure that powers our nation.

With a dedicated team of skilled professionals and a robust fleet of specialised equipment, we tackle even the most complex challenges head-on. We’re proud of our strong safety record and our commitment to sustainability, building a better future for our communities.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

‘Empowering diversity, Driving innovation’

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements, we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. Please contact [email protected] to discuss any reasonable adjustments’.

J McCann & Co Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and will not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental leave, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

In line with our Social Value commitment guaranteed interview to qualified candidates from specified underrepresented groups.

As an employee, you have the right to:

• A workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or bullying
• Inclusive practices and behaviour in the workplace
• Equal access to benefits and conditions
• Fair allocation of workloads
• Competitive merit-based selection processes for recruitment and promotion
• Accessible processes to deal with work-related complaints and grievances

HEALTH & SAFETY

Every employee is responsible for their own safety and the safety of others in the workplace and has a duty to report any issues or perceived risks to their line manager in the first instance or the Health and Safety department.

Join us as we continue to shape Britain’s infrastructure.