This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects from tender stage through to completion, playing a key role in programme development, project controls and successful project delivery.
As a Senior Construction Planner, you'll be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining construction programmes across pre-construction, tender and live project phases. Working closely with project teams, you'll ensure programmes are robust, achievable and aligned with commercial and operational objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing tender, pre-construction and construction programmes using Primavera P6.
* Developing and maintaining fully logic-linked programmes and managing the critical path.
* Monitoring progress against baseline programmes and producing regular programme updates.
* Preparing weekly lookahead programmes and supporting production and progress meetings.
* Identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities, recommending mitigation and recovery strategies where required.
* Producing progress reports, variance analysis and programme narratives for internal and client reporting.
* Working closely with commercial, design, procurement and site teams to ensure programmes remain accurate and achievable.
* Supporting tender submissions with planning input, methodology, sequencing and logistics.
* Reviewing subcontractor programmes and integrating them into the overall project programme.
* Assisting with change management, delay analysis and programme impact assessments.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
* Previous experience as a Senior Construction Planner within the construction industry.
* Strong experience using Primavera P6 on live construction projects.
* A solid understanding of construction sequencing, programme logic and critical path analysis.
* Experience producing tender programmes, baseline programmes, weekly updates and lookahead schedules.
* The ability to identify project risks and develop practical mitigation and recovery plans.
* Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with project teams, clients and subcontractors.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Good commercial awareness and an understanding of how planning impacts project delivery.
Desirable Experience
* Data centre, energy, infrastructure or other complex construction project experience.
* Experience on fast-track or high-value projects.
* Knowledge of construction contracts, delay analysis and change control.
* A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline.
* Primavera P6 training or equivalent planning software experience.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects.
* Long-term career development with a growing contractor.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Collaborative, supportive working environment.
* Exposure to high-profile projects across the UK
Salary description
£95000.00 - £100000.00 per year