The Manchester based civil engineering and utility services group, Bethell, is continuing its major expansion plans in 2021 targeting a strengthening of its workforce by up to 20%.  Bethell, which has operated in the North West for over 150 years, has a significant number of framework contracts with the Utility sector, Local Authorities and key infrastructure clients.

We are keen to recruit a Planning Lead to join our operations team. The successful candidate will report to our Operations Director and head the Company’s planning function providing all the necessary technical expertise in software management and internal stakeholder liaison supporting programme management. Assisting in the management of key project deliverables such as critical path identification, tracking contract progress, amendment of programme to reflect change and as-built programme records.

The successful candidate will work with operational and preconstruction/estimating staff to address appropriate planning and coordination arrangements with client partners, design partners, subcontractors and other professionals to support operational process and drive cost efficiency. Ideally, candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience of a similar role within the construction industry, possess a degree or HND equivalent in civil engineering and have experience in local authority highways, clean and wastewater infrastructure, groundworks and highways structures. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Project software is essential and knowledge of Primavera P6 would be desirable.

With continued long-term frameworks in place we offer guaranteed continuity of work in the North West and Yorkshire regions, a competitive salary and excellent benefit package.

If you want to be part of our future please send your CV to recruitment@bethell.co.uk.

Bethell is an equal opportunities employer and have been accredited with both Investors in People and The Workplace Wellbeing Charter.

Bethell Group has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly where possible.  We do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies