24 Construction Planning jobs in the United Kingdom
Pre-Construction Planning Manager
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Pre-Construction Planning Manager
Are you an experienced project manager with a commercial or retail construction background?
Do you have a proven track record managing multiple projects of various size, from start to finish?
Are you a result driven PM, looking for a fresh new challenge in a progressive business?
MacGregor Black is partnering with a Leading Retailer on the search for Pre-Construction Planning Manager . This is a perm role based in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple projects – create a brief, develop a pre-construction plan to co-ordinate the activities of the consultant team and contractor you appoint.
- Set project objectives, regularly review progress to ensure they achieve performance requirements and milestones to achieve the target for start on site.
- Work closely with all stakeholders to minimise costs, ensuring the optimum design of both internal and external factors.
- Ensure the highest standard – adhering to business procurement policies and procedures you will engage and appoint a wide range of contractors and consultants in a fair way that maximises value for money. You will ensure all processes adhere to internal and external audit and legislation.
- Provide effective leadership and indirect line management to ensure that members of the team are appropriately supported, trained and motivated to carry out their responsibilities to the highest standards.
- Selecting, appointing and coordinating the performance of a range of external professional consultants and contractors to ensure the delivery of the business plan.
What We're Looking For:
- Significant experience of project managing new build housing through site acquisition and planning.
- Proven ability to deliver projects meeting cost, time and budget targets.
- Proven ability of simultaneously coordinating and managing the performance of several multidisciplinary project teams.
- Knowledge of construction and Commercial/Residential building issues.
- Experience of developing and managing budgets and forecasting expenditure.
- Experience of commissioning work and setting standards for suppliers.
- Full Driving License / Access to a car for business use.
- Degree in construction or project management - Desirable.
Salary DOE + benefits.
Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.
Senior Site Engineer - Construction (Remote Planning Role)
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- Develop detailed construction plans, methodologies, and sequencing for various project phases.
- Prepare and manage site-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plans and risk assessments.
- Coordinate and communicate with site-based personnel, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project plans.
- Oversee the procurement and logistics of materials and equipment required for site operations, often from a remote interface.
- Review and approve method statements and risk assessments submitted by subcontractors.
- Monitor site progress against the project schedule, identifying potential delays and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, including daily reports, progress logs, and material requisitions.
- Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant building codes, regulations, and quality standards.
- Liaise with design teams to resolve technical queries and clarify design intent.
- Conduct virtual site inspections and progress reviews using digital tools and site reports.
- Assist in the preparation of tender documentation and project cost estimates.
- Manage change orders and variations, assessing their impact on cost and schedule.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements.
- Facilitate remote communication between site teams and head office or design consultants.
- Support the training and development of junior site engineers and other site personnel via digital means.
- Maintain strong working relationships with all project stakeholders.
- Utilize project management software and digital collaboration tools to manage and track project information.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in site engineering, project engineering, or a similar role within the construction industry.
- Proven experience in construction planning, sequencing, and methodology development.
- Strong understanding of construction site operations, best practices, and health & safety regulations.
- Excellent knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Proficiency in using project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and digital collaboration tools.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage remote coordination.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
- Experience with digital reporting and virtual site monitoring techniques.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
- Must hold relevant site safety certifications (e.g., CSCS card - can be obtained/renewed as needed).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the UK.
Senior Planning Engineer - Construction
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Planning Engineer to undertake duties on a number of high profile construction projects.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Senior Planning Engineer will work as part of our project controls team on a high profile construction project, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day to day contact point with the client.
DUTIES:
Typical activities include working with cost and planning engineers to develop work breakdown structures and robust performance baselines, establishing progress and cost monitoring methods, producing project control reports and provide performance analysis and recommendations for our clients.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience working in a project controls environment on a major project or programme within the Infrastructure sector (Ideally Airports, Rail, Utilities or Defence) would be beneficial, however, In order to be able to carry out the duties of the role as required, candidates will be expected to demonstrate a through understanding/experience of the following:
Earned value, progress updating, cost control, change control, baseline management, reporting, P6 environment.
Qualifications
You will be expected to be numerate and computer literate, highly competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, planning software such as Primavera and utilising reporting databases. You will also be familiar with financial/procurement systems such as Oracle and SAP and web-based project control tools.
Typically, a qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with some relevant work experience or previous proven experience in a project control environment.
Senior Project Controls Engineers should be proactive, self-starters with well developed communications and analytical skills.
Owing to the specialist and sensitive nature of the work that we carry out for a number of our clients, candidates will ideally hold security clearance or be able to obtain & maintain security clearance.
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Senior Planning Engineer - Construction
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Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: />
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Planning Engineer to undertake duties on a number of high profile construction projects.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Senior Planning Engineer will work as part of our project controls team on a high profile construction project, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day to day contact point with the client.
DUTIES:
Typical activities include working with cost and planning engineers to develop work breakdown structures and robust performance baselines, establishing progress and cost monitoring methods, producing project control reports and provide performance analysis and recommendations for our clients.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience working in a project controls environment on a major project or programme within the construction sector would be beneficial, however, In order to be able to carry out the duties of the role as required, candidates will be expected to demonstrate a through understanding/experience of the following:
Earned value, progress updating, cost control, change control, baseline management, reporting, P6 environment.
Qualifications
You will be expected to be numerate and computer literate, highly competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, planning software such as Primavera and utilising reporting databases. You will also be familiar with financial/procurement systems such as Oracle and SAP and web-based project control tools.
Typically, a qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with some relevant work experience or previous proven experience in a project control environment.
Senior Project Controls Engineers should be proactive, self-starters with well developed communications and analytical skills.
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Planning Engineer - Construction (Life Sciences)
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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
T Level Reviser- Construction Management
Posted 11 days ago
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As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it's essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.
As part of a programme of modernisation, we are taking the opportunity to update our senior associate roles and responsibilities, across our qualifications.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.
**About Pearson**
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Reviser**
**Core Services and Expectations**
* Review the initial draft question paper(s) and mark scheme(s). Check that the nature and range of responses required by the mark scheme are appropriate.
* Comment on individual questions and responses and the draft question paper(s) as a whole.
* Provide constructive feedback to writer in the required format and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
* Complete a full report concerning each question paper and submit it to the Content Production Manager (CPM) before the Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting is due to be held.
* Attend the review meeting/Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting and therefore contribute to the production of the final draft paper(s) which will be sent to be typeset.
**Experience/qualifications needed**
* Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector
**Competencies required**
* An understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications
* Knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role
* Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
* Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills
**Desirable**
* Experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment of vocational qualifications.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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T Level Scrutineer - Construction Management
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As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it's essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.
As part of a programme of modernisation, we are taking the opportunity to update our senior associate roles and responsibilities, across our qualifications.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.
**Scrutineer**
**About Pearson**
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Core Services and Expectations**
* Check the question paper(s) without reference to the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the questions can be answered in the time allowed and that there are no errors or omissions.
* Work through the question paper(s) (where appropriate and directed to do so).
* Check the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the marks given are identical to those on the question paper(s).
* Prepare a report for the Content Production Manager.
**Experience/qualifications needed**
* Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector.
**Competencies required**
* Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
* Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills.
**Desirable**
* Experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
* An understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications
* Knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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Project Planning Industrial Placement - Site-based - Morecambe, UK
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About the Role
Ready to explore your passion for project planning and contribute to Britain’s energy future? At EDF, Success is Personal. Here, you’ll learn from experts, develop key skills, and launch your unique career within a business that’s driving Britain’s journey to net zero.
"Electricity is such a vital component in everyone’s lives. It powers schools, businesses and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling.” Priyanka, Science and Engineering Industrial Placement
The Opportunity
This 12-month placement offers a starting salary of £24,500 and the chance to work at our #Heysham 2 Power Station in Lancashire. You’ll be part of our Outage Planning department, gaining hands-on experience in a site-based role.
You’ll contribute to real-world projects and learn from experienced professionals. Supporting project managers with planning, scheduling and commercial aspects – this placement offers a springboard into a career in energy.
You’ll apply your academic knowledge to genuine industry challenges and develop skills that will set you apart.
What You’ll Be Doing
During your Project Planning Industrial Placement, you’ll gain practical experience in a professional environment. Past students have supported front-end engineering, investigated progress management techniques for large programmes, and contributed to technical analysis and justification work.
You’ll be guided by skilled mentors and work alongside teams who are passionate about delivering safe, efficient and impactful projects. This placement will help you build confidence, broaden your understanding of the energy sector, and grow your career.
Your Work Location
This is a site-based placement located at #Heysham 2 Power Station in Lancashire. You’ll be part of a close-knit team working on-site, gaining valuable exposure to operational environments and project delivery.
Who You Are
To be eligible for this EDF industrial placement, you need to be on track to achieve or have already achieved a 2:2 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Engineering.
Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation and success in the workplace.
At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone’s Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right in our decisions to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK.
Security Vetting
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a starting salary of £24,500 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
We anticipate significant interest in this industrial placement scheme – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!
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Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.
Ecologist (Construction/Land Management)
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Ecologist (Construction/land Management)
Bristol
£45,000 - £55,000 + Flexitime + Hybrid Working + Unlimited Training budget + Company Bonuses + Relocation Package
Are you a Ecologist or similar looking to join a small tight knitted team with 60 years of experience in advising solutions to a wide range of clients such as private landowners and conservation NGOs.
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Project Planning Specialist
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PE Global is currently recruiting for a Project Planning Coordinator for a leading oilfield services client based in Barrow-in-Furness.
This is an initial 6 months contract position working on site.
Pay rate is up to £39ph PAYE depending on experience.
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***
Duties of the role/Responsibilities
- Lead the communication with internal plants and field locations, including running weekly Plant meetings.
- Monitor project scopes and ensure Barrow schedules are aligned, maintained and communicated.
- Work with OSS plants to define and agree intercompany project schedules. Support scheduling decisions for new and existing intercompany projects.
- Work closely with MPS to ensure project requirements are achievable and Barrow deliveries are aligned to tree schedules;
- Maintain project MAD, CSD & CAD dates and ensure delivery adherence.
- Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
- Support the SAP Part Extension Process with maintenance of Sales View in material master.
- Monitor and respond to incoming queries.
- Check incoming PO’s to ensure alignment with RFQ and load into MRP system checking lead times, price, quantity etc.
- Work closely with planning colleagues and cross functionally to monitor execution of project requirements and achieving plant OTS targets.
- Co-ordinate all product returns (RANs)
- Perform other related tasks as need or at the discretion of next level manager
Education/Experience
- Qualification: Minimum of 3 years experience in Manufacturing and/or Commercial environment
- Excellent communication skills; visually, orally and written.
- Good knowledge of Manufacturing environments and MRP systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, listening and understanding to guide problem solving.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to handle negotiation situations and clear, concise information delivery.
- Analytical thinking, organised approach to execution and detailed understanding of business acumen.
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please click the link below to apply, alternatively send an up to date CV to
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***