Construction Planner - Job Insight
24 Aug 2018
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What's it like to be a Construction Project Planner?
We spoke to an experienced industry professional to give you a first hand account of what its like to be a Planner in the construction industry.
See our interview below:
How did you first get into Planning?
“Progression from site management. A core skill of site management is planning and logistics and those were aspects of the site management role that I most enjoyed”.
What personal qualities do you think are essential to be a good Planner?
“Logical & lateral thought”
What is the worst thing / difficulties about your job?
“People not following/ reading the programming and then complaining that the project is running late”
What is the best thing about your job?
“Pre-construction stage: Being part of a winning tender team. Construction stage: People working to the programme and completing it on time”
What would be your biggest tip for someone looking to become a Planner?
“Spend as much time on site as possible so you understand the complexities of construction to enable the production of a logical, realistic programme”.