Senior Planner

Senior Planner

Exeter (Site-Based)

Permanent

Salary circa £70,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a site-based Senior Planner to join a long-term construction project in Exeter.

Sphere Solutions is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit a Senior Planner for a major £multi-million construction project in Exeter. This is a key role, leading the planning function to ensure the project is delivered on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

* Establish a robust contract programme from Pre-construction through to handover

* Prepare optimum working programmes covering design, procurement, enabling, construction, commissioning, handover, and client milestones.

* Contribute to risk identification and propose mitigation strategies.

* Communicate effectively with production teams to ensure awareness of responsibilities in meeting the programme.

* Engage with supply chain specialists to confirm suitable methodologies and timelines.

* Monitor and report on progress, recommending mitigation where needed.

About You

* Extensive experience delivering construction projects on a large scale.

* Ability to manage multiple programmes running in parallel.

* Strong understanding of all project phases: design, procurement, construction (structures, architecture, services), and commissioning.

* Proficient in specialist planning software (ideally Asta).

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and listen effectively.

* Strong knowledge of key UK contract forms and their features.

Benefits Include:

* Competitive salary & car allowance

* Excellent holiday allowance

* Private medical cover

* Flexible Lifestyle benefits

Please apply below or call Jo on (phone number removed) for an informal chat