Senior Project Planner - West London

  • Cobalt Recruitment
  • 03/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Job Title - Senior Planner

Location: West London Working Pattern: Flexible / Hybrid Working Available Salary - Up to £115k plus an excellent bonus and benefits package

The Opportunity

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to join their West London team. This position will support both the Pre-Construction and Construction Delivery teams, providing expert planning input across a diverse portfolio of projects typically valued between £10m and £100m. Schemes include Education, Ministry of Justice (MOJ), and Commercial developments.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role across both tender and live project stages, taking ownership of complex construction programmes to ensure they are robust, deliverable, and aligned with overall project strategy and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed and competitive tender programmes
  • Develop, monitor and update live construction programmes
  • Attend regular site visits to support project teams with planning matters
  • Collate and analyse progress information, identifying risks and areas of concern
  • Provide strategic planning advice across multiple projects
  • Ensure programmes align with contractual and commercial requirements

About You

This opportunity would suit you if you have:

  • Proven construction planning experience within a main contractor environment
  • A strong track record delivering build tenders and projects valued between £20m-£80m
  • Advanced proficiency in Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project
  • Solid understanding of NEC contract conditions and their impact on planning
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to challenge constructively
  • Our client values potential and transferable skills, so candidates who may not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
  • Exposure to major London-based construction schemes
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Clear progression opportunities

If you feel that this is the role for you, then please apply with your latest CV.