Location: Cardiff (Hybrid working)
Region: South Wales
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
The Opportunity
An established Tier 1 construction business is seeking a Construction Planner to join its preconstruction team, supporting projects across South Wales. This role offers a blend of office-based work in Cardiff and flexible home working.
Working closely with senior planning leadership, you will play a key role in developing high-quality project programmes and supporting tender submissions. You’ll be involved in a diverse portfolio of construction projects of up to £70m in value.
Key Responsibilities
Develop detailed and practical project programmes, ensuring a strong focus on buildability and commercial awareness
Prepare clear and concise planning reports to support bid submissions
Collaborate with supply chain partners to inform and strengthen tender programmes
Produce structured and easy-to-understand project timelines and schedules
Contribute to internal and client-facing presentations
Identify opportunities for innovation and cost-effective solutions during the tender phase
Provide supporting documentation such as programme narratives and methodology statements
Maintain a client-focused mindset in all aspects of planning and delivery
About You
Essential:
Experience within a main contracting environment in the construction sector
Open to candidates transitioning into planning from roles such as site management, project management, or construction delivery
Willingness to learn, with training and development support available
Desirable:
Experience in both site-based and preconstruction planning
Proficiency in planning software such as Asta Powerproject
Ability to produce logistics strategies and construction methodologies
Strong understanding of sequencing and programme development
Knowledge of construction techniques including steel, concrete, and timber structures
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Awareness of site setup requirements, including temporary works and preliminaries
Familiarity with NEC and JCT forms of contract
Understanding of 4D planning and experience linking programmes to visual outputs
Experience coordinating with external specialists for graphics and planning visuals
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Car allowance or equivalent
Enhanced pension contribution
Private medical cover
Life assurance
Support for home working
Performance-related bonus
The organisation promotes a supportive and flexible working culture, encouraging individuals to perform at their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid and agile working arrangements are actively supported wherever possible.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year