Construction Planner – 12‑Month BTR Project (Manchester)

Randstad CPE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible payment options via CIS or LT

12-month contract with future work

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Freelance Construction Planner to lead the master programme and progress tracking for a major 12-month Build to Rent project in Manchester.

You will drive live delivery, track progress, and develop preconstruction/tender programmes for a secondary development, coordinating with bid and commercial teams. Strong software proficiency and client-facing reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Construction Planner working for a main contractor in the UK.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale Build to Rent (BTR), high-rise residential, or commercial projects.
• Strong background in live site delivery and preconstruction/tender planning.
• High proficiency in industry-standard planning software (Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or MS Project).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently present data to clients and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the master programme for a major 12-month Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in Manchester.
• Conduct regular site visits to track progress against the baseline, update droplines, and produce accurate progress reports for the client and internal stakeholders.
• Develop detailed preconstruction, tender, and contract programmes for an upcoming secondary project, working with bid and commercial teams.
• Identify critical path risks, anticipate delays, and work with site management to mitigate and recover.
• Integrate subcontractor programmes into the master schedule and ensure alignment across all trades.

Skills

Construction planning experience

Live site delivery

Preconstruction planning

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Freelance Construction Planner to lead the master programme and progress tracking for a major 12-month Build to Rent project in Manchester.

You will drive live delivery, track progress, and develop preconstruction/tender programmes for a secondary development, coordinating with bid and commercial teams. Strong software proficiency and client-facing reporting are essential.