Senior Planner

  • Build Recruitment
  • 13/03/2026
Seasonal Construction Management Planner

Job Description

Senior Planner Social Housing Repairs
Location: Finsbury Park (Office Based)
Rate: £18.25 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start: ASAP

Our client, a well-established and large social housing repairs contractor, is currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join their busy team based in Finsbury Park. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong scheduling experience within the repairs or maintenance sector who is looking to progress into a supervisory role.

This position is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent role with a reputable and growing contractor.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day planning and scheduling of reactive maintenance works

  • Managing and supporting a small team of call handlers/planners

  • Ensuring operatives diaries are effectively scheduled to maximise productivity and meet service level agreements

  • Monitoring job progress and making adjustments to schedules as required

  • Acting as a key point of contact between residents, operatives, and internal teams

  • Handling escalations and ensuring a high level of customer service is maintained

  • Producing reports and supporting the management team with operational performance

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a planning or scheduling role within social housing repairs, maintenance, or facilities management

  • Experience supervising or supporting a team is highly desirable

  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • Confident using scheduling systems and Microsoft Office

What s on Offer:

  • £18.25 per hour

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects

  • Office-based role in Finsbury Park

  • Opportunity to join a large, established contractor within the social housing sector

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next step in planning or scheduling within social housing repairs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information.