Senior Planner
Planner / Senior Planner
Location: London / Hybrid
Sector: Construction & Infrastructure
Working Pattern: Flexible working across office, project sites and home
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join a growing London-based consultancy, supporting major construction and infrastructure projects.
Working with a range of main contractors and subcontractors, you will provide planning expertise across medium to large-scale projects, with a particular focus on NEC contracts and change management.
This is a great opportunity for a personable and proactive Planner who enjoys getting involved in complex projects and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider project team.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes
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Provide planning support across major construction and infrastructure projects
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Work closely with main contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders
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Monitor project progress against agreed programmes
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Identify programme risks, delays and potential impacts
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Support NEC contract planning and programme requirements
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Assist with change management and programme impact assessments
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Produce accurate planning reports and project updates
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Manage multiple project requirements and competing deadlines
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Senior Planners will take greater responsibility for change management and complex programme issues
Experience Required
Planner:
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Minimum 2+ years' post-graduate planning experience
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Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
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Experience working with NEC contracts
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Strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery
Senior Planner:
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Minimum 5+ years' post-graduate planning experience
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Strong construction or infrastructure planning experience
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Demonstrable change management experience
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Confident managing complex programmes and working with multiple stakeholders
Skills & Qualifications
Degree in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline
Civil Engineering qualification would be advantageous
Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Strong knowledge of NEC construction planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good IT literacy
Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects
Confident working independently as well as part of a wider project team
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary
Private healthcare
Travel benefits
28 days' annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible/hybrid working across home, office and project sites
Opportunity to work on major construction and infrastructure projects
Career progression within a growing consultancy
Exposure to a variety of clients, contractors and complex projects