Planner

Planner – East London

Location: East London
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + package (DOE)
Type: Permanent | Full-time

About the Role
We’re working with a leading tier 1 main contractor delivering a portfolio of high-quality residential and mixed-use developments across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, they’re now seeking an experienced Planner to join their delivery team on a major project in East London.

As a Planner, you’ll be responsible for preparing, updating, and monitoring construction programmes throughout the project lifecycle — from tender stage through to completion. You’ll work closely with the project management and commercial teams, ensuring efficient planning, accurate reporting, and on-time delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Planner to join a stable contractor with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Planner roles.

Key Responsibilities

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Develop and maintain project programmes using Asta Powerproject.

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Work closely with pre-construction teams on tender and baseline programmes.

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Identify critical paths, milestones, and key risks, and propose mitigation measures.

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Monitor progress on site, prepare progress updates and lookahead schedules.

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Support planning meetings, reporting, and presentations to clients.

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Liaise with design, commercial, and operations teams to align programme and delivery.

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Provide accurate, timely progress data to inform decision-making.

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Assist senior planners in driving planning best practice across the business.

Requirements

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Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.

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3–6 years’ experience in a planning role with a main contractor.

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Proven experience on residential or mixed-use projects (£20m+).

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Proficiency in Asta Powerproject (essential).

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Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and sequencing.

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Excellent communication, analytical, and time-management skills.

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Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

What’s on Offer

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Salary up to £75,000 + car allowance + benefits package.

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Private healthcare, pension, and discretionary bonus.

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Opportunity to work on a landmark East London development.

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Long-term progression into senior planning or pre-construction roles.

How to Apply
If you’re a proactive Planner seeking a new challenge in East London, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential discussion