Planner - Freelance

Randstad Construction & Property; Shirley; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking an experienced Freelance Construction Planner for Solihull, delivering tender stage planning and live project delivery for education sector builds within inner-city constraints.

The role covers pre-construction tender activities and live site delivery, requiring strong knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts and proficiency with industry planning tools.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education sector projects (schools, colleges).
• Dual expertise in bid tenders and live site planning.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts and related programme updates.
• Proficiency in planning software (Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6 or MS Project) and logistics diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Prelim development: generate pricing and schedules for scaffolding, temporary works and site staffing models.
• Draft Method Statements and Tender responses; create Logistics & Traffic Management Plans.
• Coordinate 4D animations/CGIs with internal and external teams.
• Create fully logic-linked Design, Procurement and Construction programmes for bids.

Skills

Tender planning

Live project planning

Education sector experience

Inner-city construction

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Role: Freelance Construction Planner

Location: Solihull (Role includes Tenders & Live Projects)

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Sector: Education & Urban / Inner-City Construction

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Construction Planner based in or within commuting distance of Solihull. This dual-focus role covers both pre-construction tender stage planning and live project delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in education sector builds and possess a deep understanding of the unique constraints of inner-city construction (tight footprints, complex logistics, strict noise/traffic controls, and stakeholder management).

Key Responsibilities

Tender Phase & Pre-Construction

• Prelim Development: Review and generate project Prelim Books-sourcing pricing and schedules for scaffolding, temporary services, temporary works, craneage, hoardings, site cabins, and site management staffing models.
• Tender Submissions: Draft detailed Method Statements, respond to Tender/PQQ questionnaires, and create clear Logistics & Traffic Management Plans.
• Visualizations: Coordinate with internal and external teams to organize 4D animations and CGIs.
• Programme Creation: Produce fully logic-linked Design, Procurement, and Construction programmes for bid submissions.

Live Project Delivery

• Programme Management: Develop, issue, and maintain Contract, Target, and Short-Term programmes alongside site delivery teams.
• Contract Administration: Regularly review, update, and progress NEC Accepted Programmes (and Programmes for Acceptance) as well as JCT schedules.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Update monthly progress dashboards, highlight risks/delays, and facilitate Collaborative Planning workshops with sub-contractors and project teams.

Key Requirements & Experience

• Sector Focus: Proven experience delivering education sector projects (schools, higher education, colleges) and inner-city / constrained site builds.
• Dual Expertise: Strong background spanning both competitive bid tenders and live site planning.
• Contract Knowledge: Working knowledge of both JCT and NEC contract forms (including NEC programme updates and compensation event impact analyses).
• Software & Tools: Proficiency in industry-standard planning software (Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or MS Project) and logistics diagram creation.

Diversity & Equality

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.