Construction Planner: Growth Path to Senior Planning Lead

The People Pod; England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to senior leadership

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

The People Pod is seeking a Construction Planner to support a growing residential portfolio across regions. You will develop, maintain and monitor detailed construction programmes from pre‑construction to completion, ensuring alignment with milestones and realistic progress.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Site Managers and commercial teams, identify risks early, and keep programmes coordinated. Asta Powerproject proficiency and strong planning experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Planner in construction, ideally residential/housebuilding.
• Asta Powerproject proficiency essential.
• Strong knowledge of construction programming, sequencing and critical path.
• Clear communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and update programme information.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction programmes from pre‑construction through to completion, producing and maintaining baseline and fully coordinated project programmes.
• Track progress against agreed programmes, identify delays early, update programmes and provide reports to project teams and stakeholders.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Commercial Teams, subcontractors and consultants to ensure programmes remain realistic, aligned and deliverable.
• Identify programme risks, manage critical path activities and develop mitigation strategies to keep delivery on track.
• Support tender and pre‑construction planning, including methodology, sequencing, subcontractor programme review and short‑, medium‑and long‑term planning.
• Produce accurate programme updates, maintain project records, support commercial teams with delay‑related information and attend project meetings to provide planning support.

Skills

Asta Powerproject

Planning experience

Team coordination

Risk management

MS Office

Education

Construction qualification or equivalent

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

The People Pod is seeking a Construction Planner to support a growing residential portfolio across regions. You will develop, maintain and monitor detailed construction programmes from pre‑construction to completion, ensuring alignment with milestones and realistic progress.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Site Managers and commercial teams, identify risks early, and keep programmes coordinated. Asta Powerproject proficiency and strong planning experience are essential.