Master Planner Lead for Mission-Critical Builds

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

Career progression

Immediate start

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Planner to own the master construction programme on major mission-critical projects in Somerset. You will work with senior leadership to drive delivery from construction through commissioning and handover, with a focus on site engagement and real programme ownership.

The role offers long-term security with a clear next project, and pathways to Head of Planning or Project Director, in a high-performance contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading master construction programmes.
• Experience on large-scale data centre or industrial projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject with strong construction understanding.
• Strong on-site leadership and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to work on site in Somerset five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the master construction programme.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and site teams.
• Align programme logic with installation methodology.
• Manage design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Identify risks, constraints and clashes and drive mitigations.
• Produce progress reports and support delivery teams.
• Mentor junior planners.

Skills

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Critical path analysis

Stakeholder management

On-site leadership

Job description

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Planner to own the master construction programme on major mission-critical projects in Somerset. You will work with senior leadership to drive delivery from construction through commissioning and handover, with a focus on site engagement and real programme ownership.

The role offers long-term security with a clear next project, and pathways to Head of Planning or Project Director, in a high-performance contracting environment.