Senior Planner
Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Salary: Circa £80,000 + Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Sectors: Education, Healthcare, Aviation, Commercial
Project Values: £5m – £50m
The Role
An exceptional opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 UK contractor as a Senior Planner, delivering complex and prestigious projects across multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare, Aviation, and Commercial.
Based in Guildford, you’ll take ownership of the planning function across both tender and live project stages, supporting successful project delivery through clear, robust, and strategic programme management.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of detailed, fully integrated programmes during pre-construction and delivery phases
* Produce, manage, and update project schedules using Asta Powerproject (Primavera P6 also desirable)
* Support tender submissions with clear methodology and sequencing
* Conduct critical path and risk analysis to inform key decisions
* Liaise closely with estimating, design, and delivery teams
* Provide planning support at meetings with clients and stakeholders
* Monitor progress and report on KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities
Requirements
* Extensive experience in planning roles within a Tier 1 or major UK contractor
* Strong working knowledge of construction methodology across build projects
* Proficiency in Asta Powerproject (Primavera P6 beneficial)
* Experience across sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Aviation, or Commercial
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Familiarity with NEC and JCT contract
What’s On Offer
* Join a Top 3 UK Contractor with a strong project pipeline and excellent reputation
* Work on varied, high-value projects with clear career progression routes
* Competitive salary of Circa £80,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package including car allowance, bonus, pension, private healthcare, and more
* Be part of a collaborative, high-performing planning team within a major business unit