Senior Planner - Complex Construction - Outside IR35

  • Matchtech
  • 12/08/2026
Contract Construction Project Manager Management Architect and Design Planner

Job Description


Our client, a leading consultancy within the construction sector, is currently seeking a Senior Planner for complex construction projects. This contract role focuses on early-stage PMO setup environments and works within diverse sectors including pharmaceutical, airports, data centres, and buildings.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Establishing planning governance, procedures, and processes during early project conception stages
  • Supporting the development and implementation of project plans
  • Managing project schedules and ensuring alignment with overall project goals
  • Working closely with project managers, stakeholders, and various teams to ensure cohesive planning
  • Monitoring project progress and making adjustments as required
  • Providing comprehensive planning input for major live complex design and build projects
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
  • Reporting and presenting project status updates to senior management and clients


Job Requirements:

  • Significant experience in project planning within early-stage PMO setups
  • Experience working on major live complex design and build construction projects, such as airport terminals, data centres, pharmaceutical plants, hospitals, or major rail station programmes
  • Strong understanding of planning governance, procedures, and processes
  • Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in project planning software and tools
  • Relevant qualifications in project planning or construction management


Requirements:

  • Contract role based in London with hybrid working options
  • Position is outside IR35


If you have extensive experience in early-stage PMO setups and are looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and contribute to some of the most complex and exciting construction projects in London.