Construction Programmer in Maidstone

Construction Programmer

Kent | Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Company

Our client is a leading PLC House Builder with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments across Kent and the South East. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Programmer to join their regional team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of multiple housing developments, working closely with Land, Pre-Construction, Technical, Commercial and Production teams from acquisition through to completion.

The Role

As Construction Programmer, you will be responsible for developing, managing and monitoring construction programmes across a portfolio of residential developments. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are planned efficiently, risks are identified early and delivery targets are achieved.

Key responsibilities will include:

Producing and maintaining detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or equivalent software

Developing strategic programmes from land acquisition through to project completion

Identifying programme risks, opportunities and critical path activities

Monitoring project progress against agreed milestones

Working collaboratively with Construction Directors, Project Managers and Site Managers to drive programme performance

Providing accurate programme reporting to senior management

Supporting tenders, pre-construction activities and buildability reviews

Assisting with resource planning across multiple live and future developments

Implementing recovery programmes where required to mitigate delays

Attending project and progress meetings across various sites in Kent and the South East

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who possess:

Previous experience as a Construction Planner or Construction Programmer within residential housebuilding

Experience working for a PLC or large regional house builder

Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and residential build processes

Proficiency in Asta Powerproject

Excellent understanding of critical path analysis and programme management

Ability to interpret technical, commercial and construction information

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

Competitive basic salary

Car allowance or company car

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Career development opportunities with a leading PLC housebuilder

Long-term pipeline of projects across Kent and the South East