Project/Senior Planner

Project / Senior Planner

Warrington - 65,000 - 85,000 + comprehensive package (car allowance, bonus, pension, and additional benefits)

About the Company
A well-established, privately-owned construction and infrastructure business with a strong presence across the UK, delivering high-quality projects across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, and residential. Known for its collaborative culture, long-term partnerships, and commitment to sustainability and social value, the company offers a stable pipeline of secured work and a supportive environment for career progression.

The Role
Due to continued growth and a strong order book, an opportunity has arisen for a Project / Senior Planner to join a dynamic team based in Warrington. You will play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of construction projects, working closely with operational teams to ensure programmes are robust, realistic, and aligned with project objectives.

As Project / Senior Planner, you will be responsible for:

• Developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project programmes using Astra Powerproject

• Working closely with project teams to ensure accurate planning from pre-construction through to delivery

• Identifying risks, opportunities, and critical path activities

• Monitoring progress and producing regular reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Supporting tender and bid submissions with programme input

• Ensuring programmes align with NEC contract requirements where applicable

• Collaborating with site teams, commercial teams, and clients to drive project performance

The Ideal Candidate
The successful Project / Senior Planner will have:

• Proven experience in a Planning role within the construction industry

• Strong working knowledge of Astra Powerproject

• Experience working under NEC forms of contract

• A solid understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider project team

• A proactive and solution-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 65k- 85k (dependent on experience)

• Attractive benefits package including car allowance, bonus, and pension

• Strong pipeline of secured work across diverse sectors

• Opportunities for career progression within a stable and growing business

• Supportive, collaborative working environment with a focus on employee development

• Exposure to a variety of high-profile and technically interesting projects

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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