Principal Planner

Description

• For one of the two buildings currently under construction, lead detailed sequencing for cladding, internal fit-out, and specialist laboratory environments
• Work closely with construction teams and the supply chain, providing daily on-site monitoring, updates, and adjustments.
• Support the successful delivery of the Ellison phase, with the opportunity to transition onto ownership of a future project within the campus.
• Collaborate with the wider planning team (initially c. 6–10 planners), contributing to consistency, best practice, and knowledge sharing.
• As part of the change management team, assess the impact of change, develop mitigation strategies and maintain programme integrity.
• Inherit and manage a live construction programme, ensuring it remains accurate, realistic, and aligned with site progress.
• Provide clear, confident programme reporting to project leadership and the client.
• Maintain and develop programmes through the use of Asta Powerproject as the primary planning tool, with Primavera P6 supporting later phases.
• Support short-term look-ahead planning, phasing strategies, and interface management across multiple work packages.

Requirements

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar discipline (preferred).
• Chartered or working towards membership of CIOB.
• A collaborative leader, capable of mentoring others and building effective relationships.
• Strong understanding of pre-contract planning and work-winning processes.
• Commercially astute, with knowledge of different forms of contract and forensic programme analysis.
• Chartered status or working towards CIOB (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Asta and/or Primavera P6 (ideally both) with 4D modelling experience.
• Sector experience in Life Sciences and/or high-end internal finishes is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality programme material for client-facing submissions.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Proven planning experience on major power sector projects (HVDC desirable).
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject (essential); Primavera P6 experience desirable for later project phases.
• Strong Senior/Lead Planner with proven experience on live construction projects.
• Ability to balance theoretical planning excellence with practical, build-led decision making.
• Experience working on live sites, embedded with delivery teams.
• Proven capability in change planning, ideally within fast-moving or evolving project environments.
• Demonstrable experience running projects, not just producing programmes.
• Ability to develop and maintain contract and build programmes.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance