Senior Planner

Job Title: Senior Planner
Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 per annum
Location: Central London
Experience Required: Minimum 10 years (Tier One contractor background essential)

About the Role

Our client, a leading main contractor, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Planner to join their team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for overseeing planning functions across major, high-value construction projects.

Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in project delivery, ensuring programmes are robust, realistic, and aligned with client expectations across complex Central London schemes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of detailed project programmes from pre-construction through to completion
  * Work closely with project teams, including commercial, design, and site teams, to ensure programme alignment
  * Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and implement mitigation strategies
  * Produce and maintain accurate reports, including progress updates, delay analysis, and programme reviews
  * Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing clear and professional planning insights
  * Review and challenge subcontractor programmes to ensure feasibility and compliance
  * Ensure all planning activities align with project requirements and contractual obligations
  * Contribute to risk management processes, identifying and addressing programme-related risks
  * Support bid and tender stages with programme development and planning input

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a planning role within construction
  * Proven background working with a Tier One contractor is essential
  * Strong experience working on large-scale, complex construction projects in Central London
  * Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject
  * Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and project lifecycles
  * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  * Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work to tight deadlines
  * A proactive, solutions-driven approach

Working Pattern

• Based in Central London
• Combination of office-based and site-based working

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £80,000 - £120,000 depending on experience
  * Travel allowance
  * Bonus scheme
  * Pension contribution
  * Ongoing professional development and training
  * Collaborative and supportive team environment