Project/Senior Planner

Building Careers UK

Project / Senior Planner

Warrington – £65,000 – £85,000 + comprehensive package (car allowance, bonus, pension, and additional benefits)

About the Company
A well-established, privately-owned construction and infrastructure business with a strong presence across the UK, delivering high-quality projects across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, and residential. Known for its collaborative culture, long-term partnerships, and commitment to sustainability and social value, the company offers a stable pipeline of secured work and a supportive environment for career progression.

The Role
Due to continued growth and a strong order book, an opportunity has arisen for a Project / Senior Planner to join a dynamic team based in Warrington. You will play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of construction projects, working closely with operational teams to ensure programmes are robust, realistic, and aligned with project objectives.

As Project / Senior Planner, you will be responsible for:

Developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project programmes using Astra Powerproject

Working closely with project teams to ensure accurate planning from pre-construction through to delivery

Identifying risks, opportunities, and critical path activities

Monitoring progress and producing regular reports for internal and external stakeholders

Supporting tender and bid submissions with programme input

Ensuring programmes align with NEC contract requirements where applicable

Collaborating with site teams, commercial teams, and clients to drive project performance

The Ideal Candidate
The successful Project / Senior Planner will have:

Proven experience in a Planning role within the construction industry

Strong working knowledge of Astra Powerproject

Experience working under NEC forms of contract

A solid understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider project team

A proactive and solution-focused approach

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £65k-£85k (dependent on experience)

Attractive benefits package including car allowance, bonus, and pension

Strong pipeline of secured work across diverse sectors

Opportunities for career progression within a stable and growing business

Supportive, collaborative working environment with a focus on employee development

Exposure to a variety of high-profile and technically interesting projects

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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