Construction Programmer in Maidstone

Construction Programmer

Kent | Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Company

Our client is a leading PLC House Builder with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments across Kent and the South East. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Programmer to join their regional team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of multiple housing developments, working closely with Land, Pre-Construction, Technical, Commercial and Production teams from acquisition through to completion.

The Role

As Construction Programmer, you will be responsible for developing, managing and monitoring construction programmes across a portfolio of residential developments. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are planned efficiently, risks are identified early and delivery targets are achieved.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing and maintaining detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or equivalent software
• Developing strategic programmes from land acquisition through to project completion
• Identifying programme risks, opportunities and critical path activities
• Monitoring project progress against agreed milestones
• Working collaboratively with Construction Directors, Project Managers and Site Managers to drive programme performance
• Providing accurate programme reporting to senior management
• Supporting tenders, pre-construction activities and buildability reviews
• Assisting with resource planning across multiple live and future developments
• Implementing recovery programmes where required to mitigate delays
• Attending project and progress meetings across various sites in Kent and the South East

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who possess:

• Previous experience as a Construction Planner or Construction Programmer within residential housebuilding
• Experience working for a PLC or large regional house builder
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and residential build processes
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject
• Excellent understanding of critical path analysis and programme management
• Ability to interpret technical, commercial and construction information
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Car allowance or company car
• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Career development opportunities with a leading PLC housebuilder
• Long-term pipeline of projects across Kent and the South East