Lead Planner (Healthcare)

Overview

We are recruiting for a Lead Planner to join our UK Build Division in the South on one of our Healthcare projects. You will support the management team with the planning and programming of the design, procurement, and construction activities associated with the works. Your role will involve leading the programme and planning management for the team during preconstruction and construction phases. You will develop regular reports to feedback on progress and performance on a weekly and monthly basis. We are looking for a Lead Planner with experience in Healthcare/Hospital builds. John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Regional Planner on the current programme position for all projects on a weekly/monthly basis. Regularly review programmes, outputs, and phasing with the Regional Planner.
• Conduct PDPs with all assistant planners and drive actions/activities from the development plan.
• Lead and coordinate planning and programme management duties during preconstruction.
• Lead and coordinate planning and programme management on site.
• Assist in the assessment of the programme and entitlements under the contract, coordinating outputs with the management team.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly programme reporting.
• Present the programme position at the monthly contract review meetings.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or diploma.
• Experience working on Healthcare/Hospital projects preferred.
• Advanced training in Asta Powerproject - Progress Analysis & S-curve reporting.
• Advanced training in Primavera P6 - Managing costs & resources.
• Strong understanding of contract frameworks such as JCT and NEC.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and EU legal frameworks, especially contract management.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with annual increases.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Healthcare benefits.
• 26 days holiday, with an option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Death in service - life assurance.
• Competitive mileage reimbursement.
• Travel expenses coverage.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Support for professional and educational development.

Our people are central to our success. We offer a work environment with purpose, work-life balance, limitless career opportunities, and a great team. Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies sharing speculative CVs will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for introductions. The full job specification is available upon request. At Sisk, we are committed to attracting diverse talent. We recognize confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can hinder remarkable candidates, especially from underrepresented backgrounds. We encourage you to present your transferable skills and tell your full story. It's not solely about technical expertise-please apply even if you don't meet every criterion. We look forward to hearing from you.