Construction Programmer / Planner

About the role

This role provides specialist construction programming advice, independent programme reviews and practical scheduling support across a portfolio of building construction projects. Working closely with project delivery teams and senior stakeholders, the person plays a key part in improving programme reliability, spotting potential delivery delays, managing programme risks and strengthening scheduling capability across the organisation. It is described as an opportunity for an experienced construction programmer or planner to work on a significant government infrastructure portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement standard construction programme templates covering planning, design, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
• Review project programmes prepared by project managers, contractors and external consultants for accuracy, completeness and realistic delivery timeframes.
• Identify critical path issues, scheduling constraints, emerging delays and opportunities to improve delivery.
• Analyse resource demands across internal teams, consultants, contractors and supply chains.
• Assess alternative construction sequencing, recovery strategies and acceleration measures.
• Conduct independent reviews of Extension of Time (EOT) assessments, including critical path impacts, overlapping delays and mitigation measures.
• Give practical recommendations to improve programme performance and reduce delivery risks.
• Train, coach and guide project teams on construction programming and the use of Microsoft Project.
• Identify recurring programme issues and recommend improvements to scheduling processes, documentation and reporting.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in construction planning and scheduling, particularly on building construction and infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in integrated master schedules, contractor programme review, delay analysis and critical path assessment.
• Sound understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to turn complex programme analysis into clear recommendations.
• Experience giving guidance, coaching or training to project delivery teams is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Integrated master schedule development and critical path analysis