Construction Planner

Future Engineering; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join their team in High Wycombe. This role focuses on delivering a major data centre project and requires MEP planning expertise. Candidates should have experience in developing construction programmes from BIM models and managing complex projects. The position offers a competitive salary of £85,000 - £100,000 plus benefits including a travel allowance and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planner, Senior Planner, or Planning Engineer within construction.
• Strong background in MEP planning.
• Ability to build a programme from a BIM model.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage construction programmes informed by BIM models.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams.
• Coordinate MEP sequences and interfaces.

Skills

MEP planning

Programme development from BIM models

Construction understanding

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Job Description

Construction Planner

High Wycombe

£85,000 - £100,000 + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Career Progression + Immediate Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Planner to join a leading contractor delivering a major data centre project in High Wycombe. This role is specifically suited to an MEP-focused planner who understands how projects are actually built - not just sequenced.

This position is ideal for planners who can take a federated BIM model, understand interfaces and installation logic, and translate that into a fully coordinated, buildable construction programme. You'll be working in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where planning is central to delivery, not a back-office function.

The business places strong emphasis on site engagement, technical understanding, and real programme ownership, offering clear progression into Senior Planner and Planning Manager roles for strong performers.

The Role as a Construction Planner Will Include:

• Developing and managing construction programmes directly informed by federated BIM models
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to align programme logic with real installation methodology
• Coordinating complex MEP sequences and interfaces, ensuring programme certainty on a mission-critical project
• Identifying programme risks, constraints, and clashes early, and driving practical mitigation strategies
• Tracking progress on site, producing accurate reports, and supporting delivery teams to maintain programme integrity

As a Construction Planner, You Will Need:

• Experience as a Planner, Senior Planner, or Planning Engineer within construction
• Strong background in MEP planning (CSA-only planners without MEP exposure will not be suitable)
• The ability to build a programme from a BIM model, not just update schedules in P6 or Asta
• Experience on large-scale, technically complex projects (£50m+), ideally data centres, industrial, or high-tech facilities
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject, supported by real construction understanding
• Confident communication skills and a delivery-focused mindset
• Willingness to be site-engaged in High Wycombe - this is NOT a hybrid role

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