Freelance Planner

Planner - Freelance - 6 months

My client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner / Programmer on a temporary / fixed term basis to provide planning and programme management support across multiple projects.

This role is not limited to updating programmes. We are looking for someone who understands construction delivery, contract obligations and the commercial importance of maintaining robust programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with our Project Directors, Commercial Team and Site Teams to ensure projects are properly planned, monitored and reported.

The role will involve reviewing existing programmes, producing new programmes where required, identifying risks to completion, monitoring progress on site and supporting project teams with programme recovery strategies. The successful candidate will also assist with Extension of Time submissions, delay analysis and demonstrating the impact of variations, design changes and client-driven delays.

Our projects typically include commercial refurbishment, CAT A and CAT B fit out, structural alterations, MEP installations and works within live occupied buildings, with values ranging from 500k to 6m.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Astra or Microsoft Project and construction sequencing, together with experience of working under JCT contracts, particularly Design & Build and Intermediate forms of contract. Experience preparing critical path programmes, recovery programmes, progress reports and EOT support documentation is essential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and managing programmes across multiple live projects.
• Producing tender, contract, construction and recovery programmes.
• Monitoring progress and identifying programme risks.
• Supporting Project Managers and Directors with programme management.
• Producing weekly programme reports and executive summaries.
• Assisting with delay analysis and Extension of Time submissions.
• Identifying critical path impacts and mitigation measures.
• Supporting procurement and design programmes.
• Attending project meetings and liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Helping improve planning and reporting processes across the business.

The successful candidate will be commercially aware, organised, proactive and confident working with project teams at all levels. They must be able to challenge information where necessary, identify risks before they become issues and provide practical solutions to keep projects moving forward.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who enjoys being involved in both programme management and project delivery, whilst supporting a growing business across a varied portfolio of projects.

Essential Experience

• Construction planning experience within the UK construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Asta preferential or Microsoft Project.
• Experience working on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Understanding of JCT contracts and programme obligations.
• Experience supporting EOT submissions and delay analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Please apply below and get in touch with Heather Duncan for more information!