Planner – Construction Fit-Out and Refurbishment

Building Careers UK

Planner – Construction Fit Out & Refurbishment

Merseyside

£60,000 – £75,000 + Package

Your new company

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing construction specialist headquartered in Merseyside. The company is known for delivering high-quality fit out and refurbishment projects across commercial, retail, leisure, and education sectors – with a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and an innovative mindset.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an experienced Planner to lead the development and management of tender and project programmes. Working closely with the Pre-Construction, Commercial, and Project Delivery teams, you'll ensure realistic and efficient programmes are developed, maintained, and communicated across all phases of each project.

Key responsibilities:

Develop tender and contract programmes using Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject

Liaise with estimators, bid managers, and project managers to build robust delivery plans

Manage critical path analyses, resource & cost loading, and sequencing

Monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle and update programmes accordingly

Provide input into construction methodologies and sequencing strategies

Attend tender interviews, progress meetings, and client presentations as required

Support risk identification and programme mitigation strategies

Ensure all planning documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with commercial objectives

What you'll need:

Proven experience in a Planner role within construction, ideally in fit out or refurbishment

Proficiency in Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6

Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodology, and commercial impacts

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider pre-construction team

What you'll get in return:

£60,000 – £75,000 basic salary (depending on experience) + competitive package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Join a Sunday Times Top 100 company with a strong pipeline of exciting projects

Work within a high-performing, supportive team that values collaboration and doing things right

Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression

Want to shape how complex construction projects are delivered from day one?
Apply now to join a leading team where your planning expertise will make a real impact.

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

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