Planner

Randstad CPE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible payment options via CIS or LT

12-month contract with future work

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Freelance Construction Planner to lead the master programme and progress tracking for a major 12-month Build to Rent project in Manchester.

You will drive live delivery, track progress, and develop preconstruction/tender programmes for a secondary development, coordinating with bid and commercial teams. Strong software proficiency and client-facing reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Construction Planner working for a main contractor in the UK.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale Build to Rent (BTR), high-rise residential, or commercial projects.
• Strong background in live site delivery and preconstruction/tender planning.
• High proficiency in industry-standard planning software (Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or MS Project).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently present data to clients and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the master programme for a major 12-month Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in Manchester.
• Conduct regular site visits to track progress against the baseline, update droplines, and produce accurate progress reports for the client and internal stakeholders.
• Develop detailed preconstruction, tender, and contract programmes for an upcoming secondary project, working with bid and commercial teams.
• Identify critical path risks, anticipate delays, and work with site management to mitigate and recover.
• Integrate subcontractor programmes into the master schedule and ensure alignment across all trades.

Skills

Construction planning experience

Live site delivery

Preconstruction planning

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

12 Months

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Freelance Construction Planner to lead the programming and progress tracking of a major new Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in Manchester.

In addition to managing the live delivery programme for this 12-month project, you will also be heavily involved in the preconstruction planning for a secondary upcoming development, making this a highly varied and secure long-term contract.

The Role

Live Project Delivery: Take ownership of the master programme for a major 12-month Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in Manchester.

Progress Tracking: Conduct regular site visits to track progress against the baseline, update droplines, and produce accurate progress reports for the client and internal stakeholders.

Preconstruction: Develop detailed preconstruction, tender, and contract programmes for an upcoming secondary project, working closely with the bid and commercial teams.

Risk Management: Identify critical path risks, anticipate potential delays, and work with the site management team to develop effective mitigation and recovery strategies.

Subcontractor Coordination: Integrate subcontractor programmes into the master schedule and ensure alignment across all trades.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a Construction Planner working for a main contractor in the UK.

Proven track record delivering large-scale Build to Rent (BTR), high-rise residential, or commercial projects.

Strong background in both live site delivery and preconstruction/tender planning.

High proficiency in industry-standard planning software (e.g., Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or MS Project).

Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently present data to clients and site teams.

The Package

Flexible payment options via CIS or LTD Company.

A secure 12-month contract with a strong pipeline of future work.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.