Construction Planner - Asta - Central London - £55-75,000 + package

Planning Planet; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance/Company car

28 days annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Planning Planet in London is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join a leading UK main contractor's team. The role covers a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the capital, from tender through to final completion.

The successful candidate will split time between the London office and project sites, driving programmes, monitoring progress, and coordinating with project teams to ensure successful delivery. Proficiency in Asta Powerproject is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction planning within a UK main contracting environment.
• Proven track record managing programmes from tender through to completion.
• Excellent planning software and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage construction programmes from tender through to completion
• Work with pre-construction teams on tender programmes and methodologies
• Monitor progress, update programmes and highlight risks or delays
• Provide planning support to project teams and senior stakeholders
• Attend site and project meetings and contribute to delivery strategy

Skills

Construction planning

Tender to completion experience

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Job Type

Permanent Employment

Consulting / Transformation

Region

London (EU.UK.LON)

Title: Construction Planner
Location: Central London
Salary: £55-75,000 + package
A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join their London team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the capital, playing a key role throughout the full project lifecycle-from tender stage through to final completion.
The successful candidate will split their time between the company's London office and various project sites across the city, working closely with project teams to ensure robust planning, effective programme management, and successful project delivery. Projects cover a wide range of build sectors and are typically valued between £10-50m.
This is an excellent opportunity offering a varied role with exposure to a wide range of projects and the chance to work alongside an experienced and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage construction programmes from tender through to completion
• Work with pre-construction teams to produce tender programmes and methodologies
• Monitor progress, update programmes and highlight risks or delays
• Provide planning support to project teams and senior stakeholders
• Attend site and project meetings and contribute to delivery strategy

Requirements

• Strong experience in construction planning gained within a UK main contracting environment.
• Proven track record working on building projects from tender through to completion.
• Excellent Asta Powerproject skills with the ability to develop and manage detailed programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of how construction projects are delivered.
• Ability to work effectively both in an office environment and on site.

What's on Offer

• £55-75,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance or choice of company car
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long-term career development within an experienced and supportive team
• Plus other great benefits.