Planner

Sphere Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction recruitment specialist in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join a Tier 1 main building contractor. This role involves key responsibilities in the planning and delivery of complex construction projects, requiring strong ASTA Powerproject experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with long-term career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess proven experience in construction planning, particularly with Tier 1 contractors, and excel in communication and stakeholder management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career progression

Opportunity to work on prestigious projects

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main building contractor (Tier 1 or Tier 2).
• Background across building projects such as education, healthcare, commercial or public-sector works.

Responsibilities

• Produce, manage and update detailed construction programmes using ASTA Powerproject.
• Support tender planning and pre-construction activities.
• Monitor project progress and identify programme risks.
• Provide regular programme updates and reports to senior management.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure programme compliance.
• Assist with short-term and long-term planning on live projects.

Skills

Proven experience in a Construction Planner / Project Planner role

Strong working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Construction Planner – Tier 1 Main Contractor – Cardiff

Location : Cardiff, South Wales

Salary : Competitive + Package (DOE)

Job Type : Permanent

Sphere Solutions, a leading construction recruitment specialist, is recruiting an experienced Construction Planner to join a Tier 1 main building contractor on a permanent basis in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner with strong ASTA Powerproject experience to join a well-established, award-winning contractor delivering high-profile building projects across South Wales.

Role Overview – Construction Planner

You will play a key role in the planning and successful delivery of complex construction projects, working closely with project teams, commercial managers and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

• Produce, manage and update detailed construction programmes using ASTA Powerproject
• Support tender planning and pre-construction activities
• Monitor project progress and identify programme risks
• Provide regular programme updates and reports to senior management
• Work closely with site teams to ensure programme compliance
• Assist with short-term and long-term planning on live projects

Planner Requirements

• Proven experience in a Construction Planner / Project Planner role
• Strong working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject
• Experience working for a main building contractor (Tier 1 or Tier 2)
• Background across building projects such as education, healthcare, commercial or public-sector works
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career progression with a Tier 1 contractor
• Opportunity to work on prestigious, high-value construction projects
• Secure pipeline of work across South Wales
• Supportive, professional working environment

Apply

To apply or to find out more about this opportunity, please submit your CV via CV Library or contact :

Giles Wilson

Sphere Solutions – Construction Recruitment