Planner

Planners supervise operations and prepare schedules for all the work required for significant construction projects. As a planner, you will supervise logistics, assign workers, control spending, and guarantee that work is completed on time. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, and estimators to manage competing objectives and keep projects on track.

A planner's responsibilities include the following tasks:

• Making, keeping, and revising a work schedule
• Making sure projects are finished on schedule and under budget
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, and surveyors
• Creating projections and progress updates for the team's clients and stakeholders
• Dividing up big projects into stages of development
• Timeframes are planned using project management software.
• Calculating the resources required for a project with estimators
• Planning backup plans in case the schedule changes Consultation with suppliers and contractors
• Construction-related knowledge demonstrated
• Writing tender bids

^*Pay rates
Earnings typically depend on location, employer, the stage of your training, your hours worked and the opportunity to work overtime. Please also note that the pay rate figures have come from a variety of reliable sources including:

• National Home Builders
• Home Builder's Sub-Contractors
• CITB
• The Home Builders Federation
• Construction Recruitment Agencies

The path to becoming a planner can take several forms. You can obtain the necessary credentials by enrolling in a course at a university or college or by working as an apprentice. You might be able to apply directly to become a planning assistant if you already have some experience.

To determine which choice is best for you, you need investigate your possibilities.

To work on a construction site, you might need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

Most planners begin their careers as assistants or trainees in planning. They ensure that each phase is completed on time by sharing work schedules with suppliers and coworkers.

You could advance as a planner to become a senior project manager or a construction director.

The type of job role can differ depending on the employer and the activities involved. Some roles such as trade roles have the opportunity to be self-employed. Often employers offer a variety of employment status and flexibility. The jobs outlined in this website are common across the home building industry, but the job titles may differ from one organisation to another.

All our featured job roles offer different entry-points for school leavers, college leavers, and graduates to commence a career in the industry. There are opportunities to enrol on apprenticeships and other career progression routes.

For most jobs, depending on your qualifications and experience there are also openings for those looking to change career.