Senior Planner

About the Role

The Senior Planner will develop robust, realistic schedule estimates for construction works, define the Basis of Estimate, and work closely with Cost, Risk, and QSRA teams to align assumptions. Key responsibilities include managing internal and external interfaces, securing stakeholder buy‑in, and validating schedules using benchmark data and BIM where available. • Develop robust, realistic schedule estimates for construction works • Define Basis of Estimate for schedule scope, including assumptions and exclusions • Integrate closely with Cost and Risk Management teams to align estimates • Support QSRA process in collaboration with Risk team • Identify and manage key internal and external interfaces such as procurement, consents, and dependent projects • Secure stakeholder buy‑in for the project schedule • Validate schedule estimates using benchmark data and BIM/design information

Key Responsibilities

• ▸schedule estimates
• ▸basis estimate
• ▸cost integration
• ▸risk alignment
• ▸interface management
• ▸stakeholder buy‑in

What You Bring

CMR is hiring a Senior Planner (126CMR) on a full‑time basis, with an immediate start. The role is based on a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote, offering a competitive salary. The successful candidate will bring extensive construction industry experience, project management, and project controls expertise to support CMR’s UK expansion. The team is multi‑disciplinary, so a broad skill set or willingness to learn is essential. Candidates must have at least six years of planning experience on construction and infrastructure projects, be proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication and presentation skills. Desirable qualifications include BIM and 4‑D planning experience, a relevant degree or project management certifications (APM, PRINCE2), knowledge of procurement and contracts, and membership of a professional body such as APM, ICE or CIOB. • In‑house capability matrix transparently tracks progression and highlights development areas • Ability to make a significant impact in a small, dynamic team shaping the company’s future • 6+ years planning experience on construction and infrastructure projects • Proficiency in Primavera P6 • Knowledge of construction elements such as civils and M&E • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) • Experience on major construction and infrastructure projects • Excellent communication and visual presentation skills in English • Experience with BIM, parametric estimating, and 4‑D planning • Degree qualification; project management certifications (APM, PRINCE2) advantageous • Knowledge of procurement processes and contract forms (NEC, JCT, FIDIC) • Membership of a professional body (APM, ICE, CIOB) • Full right to work in the UK

Requirements

• ▸primavera p6
• ▸bim
• ▸4‑d planning
• ▸6+ years
• ▸degree
• ▸apm

Benefits

At CMR you will have access to fast, merit‑based career progression through an in‑house capability matrix that transparently tracks development areas. The small, dynamic team gives every member the chance to make a significant impact on the firm’s direction and to be rewarded for both achievements and collaborative support during challenging times. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK and will work three days in the office with two days remote. The role includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, life assurance, pension contributions, performance‑based bonuses, salary sacrifice, long‑service leave, training, social events, and access to the Perkbox employee experience platform. • Opportunity for professional development unlike any previous workplace • Merit‑based system enables rapid advancement for capable individuals • Hybrid schedule: 3 days office, 2 days remote • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays • Comprehensive private healthcare including dental and optician cover • Life assurance equal to four times salary • Employer pension contribution of 4 % • Company and personal performance‑based bonus • Salary sacrifice scheme • Long service leave • Training and professional development opportunities • Regular social events • Access to Perkbox employee experience platform

Work Environment

Hybrid