Job Description

Company Overview

Gallaway Construction is an award-winning, family-founded main contractor with a 23-year track record of delivering high-quality, socially impactful construction projects across the UK. Known for our integrity, innovation, and inclusive culture, we operate nationwide with specialist expertise across education, healthcare, heritage, infrastructure, residential, and commercial sectors.

We are proud pioneers in redefining construction culture--advocating for sustainability, equity, and community enrichment. Gallaway is not just a contractor; we are a changemaker in the built environment, investing in talent development, leading training initiatives like our Construction for Women programme, and delivering over 2 million in social value in 2025 alone.

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-driven Planner to join our team, working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, education, heritage, refurbishment, and non-residential new build projects. This role plays a critical part in the success of both pre-construction and live projects by developing, managing, and maintaining robust construction programmes.

The Planner will take full ownership of programme delivery from tender through to completion, ensuring alignment with contractual milestones and stakeholder expectations. A key responsibility will be the monitoring, tracking, and reporting of all company projects, both upstream to clients and consultants, and downstream to subcontractors and supply chain partners--maintaining full accountability for programme performance across all levels.

Responsibilities

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Produce fully logic-linked tender and construction programmes. Monitor progress rigorously against baseline schedules and issue early warnings where slippage is identified. Prepare and deliver detailed progress reports, look-aheads, and recovery plans to internal teams and external stakeholders. Actively seek and pursue programme mitigation strategies and opportunities for schedule improvements at all project stages. Support commercial teams in assessing programme-related risks, delay claims, and extension of time submissions. Champion a collaborative, solutions-focused planning culture, supporting the timely delivery of key information and fostering programme ownership across project teams.

Requirements

Proven experience in construction planning or a related field. Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred). Strong time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks. Excellent communication skills for collaboration with team members and stakeholders.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package. Supportive team environment with strong career development prospects. Employee Assistance Programme

A Legacy of Impact

: Over two decades delivering industry-leading projects with meaningful community outcomes.

People First

: We provide 24/7 access to mental health and training coaches, bespoke career progression plans, and true work-life integration.

Innovation in Action

: From BREEAM training for all staff to scope 3 carbon reduction planning--our commitment to sustainability runs deep.

Diversity Champions

: We're reshaping construction's future through inclusive programmes, mentoring, and a 50% female leadership team.

Social Value Leaders

: We don't just build infrastructure--we build futures. Over 1,000 young people have engaged with us in 2025 through our training and outreach.

How to Apply

If you're a seasoned Planner ready to bring commercial excellence to a values-driven contractor shaping the future of UK construction, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV and a short covering note explaining why you'd be a great fit for Gallaway Construction, including your salary.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Planner : 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Manchester M31 4UG (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Planner July 25