Planner
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Position Overview & Specifications
McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Planner to join the team.
- We require an experienced planner to join the already skilled planning team to provide the construction planning resource for our projects.
- The successful candidate will be required to primarily provide the planning input required to deliver live projects but also to assist with tender requirements with the support of the Planning Department / pre-construction team.
- The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Planning.
Essential
- Higher level / degree level qualification preferred but not essential.
- Applicant should have extensive experience in a similar position and be proficient in the roles / requirements this position entails.
- Would be required to be proficient in the use of industry standard project management software applications, specifically Powerproject, P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Ideally have experience in a planning position or a similar role in the construction industry, delivering high quality projects and also having tender experiences.
- Experience in delivering various types of schemes would be beneficial, including new builds, refurbishments and fit-outs in the health, education, retail, commercial, industrial, leisure, and residential sectors.
- Should be familiar with the planning demands of the various types of construction contracts, specifically JCT and NEC requirements.
- Should be conversant with the various contract procurement routes and the planning requirements they entail.
- Experience in claims/delay analysis and forensic planning would be advantageous
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Planner roles across McLaughlin & Harvey Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £37,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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