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