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The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart.
This is an exciting time for Eric Wright Construction. If social value and profit for a purpose is important to you, as well as working as part of a wider Group with an experienced and supportive team then this is the role for you.
The Role
Due to continuous growth and a drive to focus on quality, commercial control and attracting and retaining top talent we have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Planner to join our award-winning team. We have a variety of schemes already on site ranging from £5m to £54m along with a strong pipeline for 2025, which is underpinned by our exceptional construction team.
Additionally, you will be involved in numerous tasks including but not limited to:
• Production of Tender Programmes, methodology statements and assisting the bid team with buildability issues.
• Providing the main Master and Construction Programmes.
• Providing Procurement Programme to assist placement of subcontractor packages.
• Producing sectional phasing programmes to assist more detail understanding.
• Producing subcontractor programmes to track key subcontractor performance
• Liaising effectively with other Company departments.
• Keeping abreast of current legislative and industry standards.
• Pursuing personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
• Complying with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Carrying out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs.
About You
The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience in a similar role and thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and evolving environment and a relevant qualification, such as a Degree, Level 5 HNC, or equivalent, is required, and membership of the CIOB would be a distinct advantage. Strong IT skills are essential, particularly in Microsoft Packages, with a focus on Power Project, Corel Draw, and Visio .
You should be a collaborative team player, commercially astute, and possess a natural ability to motivate and influence the projects outcome. Excellent communication skills are a must, as you will be engaging with site teams, clients, and stakeholders, presenting information clearly and concisely.
If you have the right combination of personal attributes and technical expertise, we want to hear from you. Take the first step towards joining us by applying for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. With all of our sites based in the North West, we prioritise work/life balance. We are passionate about career development and expect you to support and inspire others in achieving their goals.
In return we offer
Competitive Salary
Company car / car allowance scheme - we are working towards 100% hybrid / electric vehicles.
Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12-month period
Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
Hybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients
Onsite Nursery – Our Sceptre Nursery is discounted for our employees and based on site at Head office
Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office which is free to use
Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
Our Ethos
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
Department EWC Contract type Full time Hours 43.75 Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.30 pm Salary Competitive with excellent benefits