Location: Peterborough
Rate: £350–£400 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Freelance / Contract
Planner Required – Peterborough | Immediate Start
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planner to join a leading construction contractor on a major project based in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Planner looking for an immediate start, offering a competitive day rate of £350–£400, depending on experience.
Working closely with Estimating, Delivery and Commercial teams, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes from tender through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain detailed project programmes for tender, pre-construction and live projects.
* Support estimating and delivery teams to ensure planning standards and procedures are consistently applied.
* Produce robust construction programmes using Primavera P6/Primavera Cloud and MS Project.
* Establish effective construction methodologies, sequencing and programme logic.
* Monitor programme performance, critical paths and key milestones, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
* Lead and support collaborative planning sessions with project teams.
* Produce programme updates, progress reports and planning information in line with reporting requirements.
* Develop programme animations and visual planning tools to support project delivery.
* Support the review and assessment of tender programmes.
* Assist with demonstrating the impact of change, delays and variations in accordance with NEC and other contract requirements.
* Work closely with Operations and Commercial teams to identify programme risks, manage float and protect contractual completion dates.
* Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety throughout the planning process.
Requirements
To be considered, you will have:
* CSCS Card.
* Experience in a planning role within the UK construction industry.
* Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery.
* Good knowledge of NEC contracts and other standard forms of construction contract.
* Experience facilitating collaborative planning workshops.
* Proficiency in Primavera P6/Primavera Cloud.
* Competence using Microsoft Project.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* The ability to present complex programme information clearly to a range of audiences.
* A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Desirable
* Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
What's on Offer
* Immediate start available.
* £350–£400 per day, depending on experience.
* Opportunity to work on a high-profile construction project.
* Supportive, collaborative project environment.
* Potential for ongoing contract work.
If you're an experienced Planner looking for your next contract opportunity in Peterborough and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration
Salary description
£350.00 - £400.00 per day