Construction Project Planner in Liverpool

Job Description

MJ Quinn Energy Department are looking for a Construction Project Planner. The Construction Project Planner will be responsible for compiling, coordinating internal timelines and subcontractor programmes to provide and continuously update comprehensive programmes for complex construction projects.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed plans for all project phases, progressively integrating contractor and service provider schedules into the overall project plans.
• Ensure that all programmes comply with contractual and project requirements.
• Monitor project schedules from consent through to handover, identifying key milestones and highlighting critical path activities.
• Maintain risk registers for all projects within the portfolio.
• Liaise with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers—closely monitoring contractor schedules and reports. Identify and analyse potential delays, proposing corrective or mitigation actions.
• Produce planning reports for monthly management meetings and other project control purposes.
• Identify and implement project planning processes and procedures, including regular reporting on planning developments and overall progress.
• Maintain accurate programme records and project history documentation.
• Coordinate project planning systems and tools, including onboarding and training of new users.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis as part of periodic cost and schedule risk reviews.
• Maintain an overview of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for each project, ensuring updates are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify programme risks and develop contingency plans where appropriate.
• Provide background information for delay notices and requests for extension of time
• Produce progress reports and forecasts

Candidate Requirements:

• Familiarity with NEC contract requirements in relation to programme
• 5+ years’ experience as a planner in complex projects within the construction / renewable energy sector.
• Proven experience managing risk processes, risk assessments and risk registers.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Project
• Strong coordination and management skills across multiple departments.
• Ability to work to fixed monthly timelines
• Degree in construction management, project management, comparable subject, and relevant experience as project planner on construction sites
• High level of proficiency in MS Project and MS Office programmes
• Numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and information and produce it in a clear and logical format
• Good oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to take a confident and diplomatic approach with colleagues, contractors, the customer, and senior managers
• Basic knowledge of construction HSSE requirements and UK CDM regulations
• Full UK Driving license and willingness to travel

Statement

MJ Quinn’s are committed to promoting an environment that values . All staff are responsible for ensuring that all employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors are treated equally and fairly and not discriminated against on the grounds of , , reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, & maternity, , or belief, or .

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of their background, or and is committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.