Lead Construction Programme Planner – Major Projects

Navartis Ltd; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Navartis Ltd invites applications for a Senior Planner to join a major contracting team in Staffordshire. You will take ownership of programme development and delivery from pre-construction to completion, shaping construction methodology and improving programme certainty.

You will work with project and operational teams to manage risks, optimise sequences and produce insightful reports for senior leadership. Mentoring junior planners and driving planning workshops are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Planner or Planning Manager on major building projects.
• Proficient with NEC contracts and planning software (Asta/Primavera).
• Strong communication and leadership to guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation, development and ongoing management of detailed construction programmes for a major construction project.
• Collaborating with project and operational teams to establish efficient construction methodologies.
• Developing robust, realistic and competitive programmes to support tender and bid submissions.
• Taking ownership of programme strategy, identifying critical path activities, risks and opportunities.
• Producing clear, accurate and insightful programme reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing mitigation strategies for delays, risks and disruption.
• Integrating programme outputs with 4D BIM modelling where appropriate.
• Leading and contributing to planning workshops, progress reviews and coordination meetings.
• Providing guidance, mentoring and technical support to junior members of the planning team.

Skills

NEC contracts

Construction sequencing

Stakeholder management

Mentoring junior staff

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

4D BIM

Job description

Navartis Ltd invites applications for a Senior Planner to join a major contracting team in Staffordshire. You will take ownership of programme development and delivery from pre-construction to completion, shaping construction methodology and improving programme certainty.

You will work with project and operational teams to manage risks, optimise sequences and produce insightful reports for senior leadership. Mentoring junior planners and driving planning workshops are key parts of the role.