Planner

FM Conway is currently searching for an experienced Planner to join our Major Projects division. As our Planner you will offer planning support to the Estimating, Bid Writing, Construction, and Commercial teams for PQQs, tenders, and construction projects. This is a full time, permanent position based at our Head Office in Sevenoaks.

The duties of the Planner role will include

Participating in internal and external meetings to represent the Planning Team and offer guidance and information on programme-related matters

- Using Asta Powerproject unless the client has indicated a preference for an alternative planning software

- Developing tender programmes and a resource schedule required to meet the tender timeline, which can be used to cross-check against the tender allowances produced by the estimating software

- Creating the initial construction programme, ensuring alignment with contract conditions, key dates, phasing, and other requirements

- Collaborating with the Contracts Manager and construction team to review the impact of the programme update and agree on any necessary adjustments or mitigation measures before submitting it to the client

We are looking for candidates with prior experience as a Planner who can use Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project software to create high-quality programmes. This role is fast-paced and requires the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Success in this position demands strong IT skills, commercial awareness, and excellent planning abilities.

As our Planner, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. Based from our Sevenoaks Head Office you will have free access to our on-site gym and subsidised restaurant. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines and support from our mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years' experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Major Projects team provide our clients with engineering excellence from design through to completion, across new-build works, heavy structural engineering, deep drainage schemes, earthworks and public realm improvements. From small works to complex projects, our multi-disciplinary capability requires meticulous planning and the delivery of sustainable solutions across the full spectrum of transport and urban infrastructure.