Construction Planner

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment is seeking a Construction Planner for a leading Tier 1 contractor in Cambridge. The role centers on tender and pre-construction planning for high-value commercial, education and science schemes, with close collaboration with the pre-construction team.

You will drive 4D scheduling, liaise with clients and trade partners, and help manage progress control using ASTA Powerproject, all within a package that includes healthcare, pension and bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience with Tier 1 or major Tier 2 Main Contractor in Planning.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning processes and tools.
• Ability to manage tender and pre-construction planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender and pre-construction planning.
• Coordinate with operations on progress control, scheduling and 4D programming.
• Engage with high-profile clients, trade contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Tender planning

Progress control

4D scheduling

Client liaison

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Construction Planner

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1433

Location: Cambridge

Salary: c£60k-£80k basic (Dependent on previous planning experience) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project:

A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor operating in the Commercial, Education, Life Sciences and Major Mixed-Use sectors across Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties.

The business is looking to recruit a new Planner to join their established Planning team, working across complex site programming and major bid tender planning.

The successful individual will be working closely with the pre-construction team and senior project leads on high-value schemes. The executive leadership team is well respected, long-standing, and noted for driving industry innovation while prioritising collaborative culture and work-life balance for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will take responsibility for tender and pre-construction planning.

Liaising closely with operational teams managing progress control, strategic scheduling, and 4D programming, while engaging directly with high-profile clients, trade contractors, and stakeholders.

This candidate should have good knowledge and experience in using ASTA Powerproject.

Desirable Experience:

Demonstrable experience with a Tier 1 or major Tier 2 Main Contractor in Planning.

Good working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject

Previous experience working on large-scale New Build commercial, education or science schemes (£20m+) would be highly advantageous for this position.

Previous Roles: Assistant Planning Manager OR Senior Planner OR Project Planner OR Tender Planner OR Lead Planner OR Site Planner.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying (or equivalent relevant qualification/experience).

ASTA Powerproject software expertise.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.