Planner

Foresight Search Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive package

Technically interesting projects

Strong secured pipeline of work

Fast-growing environment

Excellent long-term career progression

Job summary

Foresight Search Ltd. in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Planner to support a multi-regional main contractor on complex refurbishment and high-rise projects.

You will develop tender and construction programmes from tender through to completion, collaborating with pre-construction and operations teams. The role suits someone with main contractor planning experience and a proactive approach to programme management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planner within a main contractor.
• Experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodology.
• Experience producing tender and live construction programmes.
• Commercially aware with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed tender and construction programmes.
• Producing and maintaining project programmes throughout the delivery phase.
• Working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams.
• Reviewing construction methodology, sequencing and logistics.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays.
• Supporting project teams with short-term and recovery programmes.
• Producing programme updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Attending tender, pre-construction and project meetings.
• Assessing programme risk and helping develop mitigation strategies.
• Supporting multiple projects across the region where required.

Skills

Planning experience

Main contractor

Tender programmes

Construction programmes

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Planner - Main Contractor

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Package

Sector: Main Contractor | Refurbishment | High-Rise | Fit Out

Planner - The Company

An excellent opportunity to join a leading multi-regional main contractor experiencing significant growth across Wales and the wider UK.

The business specialises in the delivery of complex refurbishment projects, with around 70% of its current workload focused on major cladding replacement and building remediation schemes on high-rise buildings. Alongside this, they deliver a broader range of refurbishment and fit-out projects across multiple sectors.

This is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial contractor with a strong secured pipeline and ambitious plans for continued expansion. They offer an excellent environment for someone looking for genuine responsibility, exposure to technically challenging projects and strong long-term career prospects.

Planner - The Role

Based from the Cardiff office, you will work closely with the pre-construction and operational teams, providing planning support across projects from tender stage through to construction and completion.

The role would suit an experienced Planner from a main contracting background. Previous cladding or building remediation experience is not essential - candidates with strong planning experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out projects will be considered.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing detailed tender and construction programmes
• Producing and maintaining project programmes throughout the delivery phase
• Working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams
• Reviewing construction methodology, sequencing and logistics
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays
• Supporting project teams with short-term and recovery programmes
• Producing programme updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Attending tender, pre-construction and project meetings
• Assessing programme risk and helping develop mitigation strategies
• Supporting multiple projects across the region where required

Planner - The Person

• Previous planning experience within a main contractor
• Experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodology
• Experience producing tender and live construction programmes
• Competent with industry-standard planning software
• Commercially aware with strong communication skills
• Able to work effectively with both pre-construction and operational teams

Planner - The Reward

• £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive company package
• Technically interesting and high-profile refurbishment projects
• Strong secured pipeline of work
• Fast-growing and entrepreneurial working environment
• Excellent long-term career and progression opportunity