Senior Planner

Description

• Support preparation of preliminaries documentation including staffing, logistics and temporary works.
• Produce 4D graphical models and/or 2D phasing plans to illustrate build sequence, logistics and phasing.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of planning outputs produced by project and site teams.
• Validate and track progress using output rates and provide feedback to inform future tenders.
• Lead planning and programme management duties during both pre-construction and site phases.
• Develop tender event programmes for subcontractor procurement, integrating design release and lead-in activities.
• Provide regular updates to Regional Planners and report programme positions at monthly contract reviews.
• Lead the development of baseline contract programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring logic links and critical path are clear.
• Prepare construction target programmes to identify improvements and efficiencies compared to contract programmes.
• Input into change requests, advising on programme impacts to facilitate approvals.
• Contribute to assessment of programme entitlements under contract conditions (e.g., NEC, JCT).
• Develop and manage tracking schedules to monitor subcontractor programmes.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation within a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Manage, mentor, and support assistant and graduate planners, conducting performance and development reviews.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop construction methodologies that demonstrate sequencing and techniques.
• Engage with the supply chain to develop programme inputs, including design deliverables, lead-in times, construction durations, plant, and labour needs.
• Benchmark programme periods using subcontractor input, historic data and project consultation.
• Maintain and update as-built programmes, highlighting variances from baseline.
• Undertake peer reviews of planners’ programmes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Identify programme risks and opportunities, applying mitigation measures, float and time risk allowances.
• Use 4D/2D planning tools to represent current progress visually.
• Lead programme reporting weekly and monthly in coordination with project management teams.

Requirements

• Ability to manage, mentor, and develop junior colleagues.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU contract frameworks, including NEC and JCT.
• Training in contract management (NEC, JCT).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of engaging with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Training in people management and presentation techniques.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (e.g., attending construction best practice events).
• Advanced training in ASTA Powerproject (e.g., progress analysis, S-curve reporting, resource management).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct peer reviews and ensure programme quality across multiple projects.
• Experience using Synchro and 4D planning tools to their full potential.
• Certification or training in planning and programme software (e.g., ASTA Powerproject).
• Advanced knowledge of planning software (preferably ASTA Powerproject) and programme reporting tools.
• Proven experience in construction planning, with a successful track record of programme management on live projects.
• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Experience producing or reviewing 2D and 4D phasing models.
• Knowledge of industry best practice in planning and programme management.
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to manage planning data in a collaborative digital environment.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and collaborative data environments (CDEs).
• Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIOB, ICE, APM).
• Training in Synchro, BIM and collaborative data environments.

Benefits

• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Competitive salary

Training + Development

Interview process

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