Construction Planner

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Construction Planner based in London. The role involves developing and managing complex project schedules, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Candidates must have a strong planning background and relevant qualifications to deliver projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction planning.
• Exposure to large-scale projects preferred.
• Site-based planning experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules.
• Collaborate with project teams on scope and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and report delays.

Skills

Planning expertise

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

Construction Planner, London based needed with strong planning expertise, on-site experience and a solid understanding of construction processes and project lifecycles. Candidate must be experienced and highly organized to j play a key role in developing, monitoring, and updating construction project schedules, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules for complex projects using planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, milestones, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and reporting on any delays or risks.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the overall program.
• Prepare and present progress reports, schedule updates and look-ahead programs for project meetings.
• Coordinate with site teams to gather real-time progress data and incorporate it into the master schedule.
• Support pre-construction planning, including preparing baseline programs.
• Ensure planning and programming activities comply with project specifications.
• Perform critical path analysis and suggest mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Contribute to progress reporting, risk management, and forecasting.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction planning, preferably with exposure to large-scale or complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in project planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project lifecycles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Site-based planning experience is highly desirable.