Planner in Loughton, Essex

Energy Jobline CVL; Loughton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm in the UK is looking for experienced Planners to join a successful residential developer. The role involves preparing construction programmes, supporting projects, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Candidates should have a background in planning for residential developments and strong knowledge of construction methods. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse and complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning for residential developments (social and private housing).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and regulations.
• Proficiency with planning software and ability to present programme information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and construction programmes, logistical plans, and method statements.
• Support bids and live projects with planning and scheduling.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Participate in project reviews, client meetings, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Planning for residential developments

Construction methods knowledge

Health & Safety regulations

Planning software proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Leadership for complex projects

Education

BTEC/HNC/FdSc/BSc in Construction or related field

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

We are looking to speak with experienced Planners to join our client, a successful residential developer working across the UK. You will play a key role in delivering high quality residential projects of all different sizes and complexities. You’ll support both pre-construction and live projects—developing detailed programmes, logistics plans, and methodologies, while ensuring alignment with ISO9001 and Health & Safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and construction programmes, logistical plans, and method statements.
• Support bids and live projects with up-to-date planning and scheduling.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Pre-Construction, Estimating, Build, Technical, Commercial) and external stakeholders (clients, consultants, subcontractors).
• Participate in project reviews, client meetings, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Support post-bid negotiations and contribute to successful project handovers.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in planning for residential developments (social and private housing).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, regulations, and Health & Safety.
• Proficiency with planning software and ability to present programme information clearly.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead planning activities on complex, high-value projects.

Qualifications

BTEC/HNC/FdSc/BSc in Construction or related field

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