Senior Planner

Senior Construction Planner (Fit-Out & Refurbishment)

Location: London-based (Initial 12-month site placement in Brighton)

Sector: National Fit-Out, Refurbishment & Property Upkeep Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

The Opportunity

We are a leading national contractor with an established reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment and fit-out projects within complex, live environments. We are seeking a Senior Planner to provide a professional programming service for pre-contract and key projects across the UK.

This is a dual site and office-based role. The successful candidate will spend the first 12 months based on a major project in Sussex, before transitioning London to manage a national portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender Support: Create construction schedules and methodologies to support the estimating team and present proposals at settlement meetings.

• Live Project Management: Update schedules based on site feedback and conduct Critical Path Analysis to provide accurate stakeholder reporting.

• Integrated Planning: Ensure seamless integration of design and procurement elements within the operational programme.

• Change Management: Manage change by reviewing the programmatic effect of variations and advising on Extension of Time (EOT) issues.

• Performance Tracking: Monitor a balanced suite of KPIs and performance criteria throughout the project lifecycle.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential delays or bottlenecks early, developing robust mitigation strategies to protect project targets.

Candidate Requirements

• Software Mastery: Essential working knowledge of Asta Powerproject.

• Sector Experience: Strong understanding of planning processes from a construction fit-out perspective.

• Technical Proficiency: Proven experience in Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, and performance measurement.

• Contract Knowledge: Familiarity with commonly used forms of construction contracts.

• Commercial Acumen: Ability to analyze quotes for time-related preliminaries and support the wider commercial team.

• Operational Flexibility: Experience working around business-critical equipment in live, high-pressure environments.