Regional Planner

Overview

At John Sisk & Son, we're more than a construction company, we're a family owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

The Regional Planner leads the planning function within their assigned geographical area, overseeing programme development, monitoring and reporting across pre construction and construction phases. The role ensures consistency, quality and compliance in planning outputs while supporting regional directors in achieving successful project delivery. The Regional Planning Manager also provides leadership to the regional planning team, driving continuous improvement, innovation and professional development.

Responsibilities Health & Safety

• Ensure all planning assumptions and decisions align with Sisk's Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Review and evaluate how health and safety requirements are integrated into project programmes.

Programme Development & Control

• Support regional leadership in assessing programme risks at prequalification stage (bid/no bid).

• Oversee development of baseline contract programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

• Review and validate target programmes, ensuring opportunities for improvement are identified.

• Validate subcontractor tender event programmes, ensuring accuracy and achievability.

• Maintain and oversee planning records in a Common Data Environment (CDE).

• Coordinate the development of 4D models and/or 2D phasing plans to support programme delivery.

• Oversee development of construction methodologies that clearly demonstrate sequencing and safe delivery techniques.

• Review and approve project preliminaries (staffing, logistics, temporary works).

• Engage with supply chain partners to review and validate inputs on design deliverables, lead in times, labour, plant and durations.

• Review risks and opportunities within programmes and advise on mitigation strategies, including float and time risk allowances.

Reporting, Progress & As Built Information

• Evaluate and define tracking schedules to monitor subcontractor programmes.

• Collate and review as built programmes, identifying deviations from baselines.

• Ensure input to change requests includes accurate programme impact assessments.

• Define and oversee use of 4D/2D phasing information for projects.

• Consolidate and validate output rates to track live project progress and feed insights into pre construction.

• Lead peer reviews of planning outputs to maintain consistency and quality across the region.

Management & Leadership

• Lead the regional planning team, ensuring consistency in planning documents, formats and outputs.

• Report programme performance and risks to regional directors on a regular (weekly/monthly) basis.

• Conduct performance and development reviews for planners, ensuring professional growth and training needs are met.

• Define deliverables and review planning outputs across both pre construction and live projects.

• Independently review programme positions for all regional contracts at monthly review meetings.

• Establish quality standards for planning outputs across the region.

• Benchmark programme periods using subcontractor input, historic data and team consultation.

• Support directors in implementing business improvement initiatives related to planning and programme management.

Experience Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in planning within complex construction projects. Proven track record engaging with clients, contractors and stakeholders on live projects.

• Strong knowledge of UK and EU construction law, particularly contract management.

• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to mentor, develop and lead planning teams.

• Strong IT skills and familiarity with planning and programme management software.

• Advanced knowledge of industry best practice in planning, programming and project controls.

• Experience managing costs and resources within project programmes.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with 4D planning tools and BIM integration.

• Experience delivering or auditing regional planning standards across multiple projects.

• Evidence of continuous professional development (e.g., advanced training, CPD events, professional membership).

• Knowledge of collaborative data environments (CDEs).

Qualifications Essential

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

• Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

• Certification or advanced training in planning and programme software (e.g., ASTA Powerproject, Primavera P6).

Desirable

• Membership (or eligibility for membership) of a professional body (e.g., CIOB, ICE, APM).

• Advanced training in ASTA Powerproject (progress analysis, S curve reporting, cost/resource management).

• Training in BIM, Synchro and collaborative data platforms.

• Training in leadership, people management and presentation techniques.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary

• 26 days annual leave

• Pension and benefits

• Unlimited learning and development opportunities

• Much more

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.