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Construction Planner (Highways) £50,000 - £55,000 + 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Car Allowance + Company Bonus + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Bolton Are you a Construction Planner with experience across Civil Engineering or Highways projects, looking to join a well-established contractor with an extensive forward order book and long-term framework agreements across the Northwest? Do you have strong knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts and advanced MS Project experience, looking for a technically varied position where you will take programmes from tender and pre-construction to final delivery? The company are a Civil Engineering and Highways contractor who have over 75 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects throughout the Northwest of England. They work extensively with local and transport authorities, delivering complex schemes including highways improvements, drainage, junction upgrades, public infrastructure and associated civil engineering works. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Planner to join a highly regarded contractor where you will play an integral role in planning major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The Role: Produce, maintain and update detailed NEC3 and NEC4 compliant construction programmes Develop programmes across tender, pre-construction and live contract stages Extract key information from construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation Develop detailed programmes using Microsoft Project Work closely with Estimators, Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, Traffic Management Managers and site teams Ensure programmes accurately reflect construction methodologies, sequencing and project requirements Develop programmes for works within live traffic and other constrained environments The Person: Background within Civil Engineering or Highways Working knowledge of NEC3 and / or NEC4 contracts Knowledge of Microsoft Project Reference Number: BBBH27617 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

A well-established, self-delivering groundworks and civil engineering contractor is looking to add an experienced Estimator to its team in Cheadle Hulme on a temp to perm basis. The Estimator will price civil engineering, groundworks and reinforced concrete frame packages, producing competitive tenders that win the right work at the right margin. The Estimator Role Build accurate estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents Take off quantities for labour, plant and materials across groundworks and civils schemes Source competitive quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors Break down costs, overheads and risk, and put forward value engineering or alternative methods where they add value Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings and handle clarifications Work closely with procurement, project managers and site teams so what is priced matches what is delivered Prepare full handover packs when a tender is won, highlighting risks, assumptions and exclusions Keep market rates current and maintain a strong network of suppliers and subcontractors About You The successful Estimator will have a proven track record in groundworks, civil engineering or RC frame, with groundworks as your core strength. Sound knowledge of drainage, foundations, earthworks, highways and utilities Confident using Valesco or similar estimating software, plus Excel Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contracts HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying; RICS or CIOB membership is an advantage Organised enough to run several tenders at once against tight deadlines Why Apply As an Estimator here, your pricing directly shapes which projects the business wins and how profitable they are. You will work closely with the commercial and operational teams in a business that values practical, accurate estimating. To apply for this Estimator role, send your CV or contact Abbie Burnett at RTL Group.