Construction Planner

Construction Planner

Location: City of London
Sector: High-End Residential Development
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Package

Overview

Our client is a leading residential developer delivering high-quality new build developments across London and the South East.

The Role

The Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed construction programmes from pre-construction through to completion.

Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, technical staff, subcontractors, and site teams, you will ensure programmes remain accurate, achievable, and aligned with project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Development

• Develop programmes from first principles
• Define critical path activities, milestones, and sequencing
• Ensure programmes meet contractual requirements

Progress Monitoring

• Update live project programmes through regular site visits
• Monitor progress against programme
• Integrate subcontractor programmes into the master programme
• Produce weekly progress reports and planning updates

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and site management
• Review subcontractor programmes for accuracy and compliance
• Attend planning meetings, progress reviews, and client meetings
• Present programme updates to internal and external stakeholders

Risk Management

• Identify programme risks and delays
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans
• Monitor critical path activities
• Support project teams with programme-related decisions

Requirements

• Experience on new build residential developments (essential)
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and project lifecycles
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• High-end residential experience
• Site-based planning experience
• Experience working for a developer or main contractor

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing residential developer delivering prestigious projects across London.

You'll work on high-quality developments within a collaborative team, with excellent long-term career progression opportunities.

Benefits

• Travel allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Professional development and training
• Permanent, full-time position
• Collaborative working environment