Planner - Residential

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the South West is looking for a Planner – Residential New Build in Exeter. The successful candidate will develop and maintain construction programmes while working with site teams to ensure efficient project delivery. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a car allowance and company bonus.

Benefits

£6,500 car allowance

25% company bonus

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance – 4x annual salary

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction is expected.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to multitask on several active projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction programmes and schedules.
• Collaborate with Construction Managers to develop site plans.
• Issue weekly programme updates and track site progress.

Skills

Proficient in ASTA

Project Planning

Construction Programming

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Planner – Residential New Build

Exeter £50,000, Car Allowance & company bonus

Sphere Solutions are working in partnership with a leading housebuilder in the South West, who are seeking to appoint a Construction Planner to join their established team in Exeter.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a reputable, forward-thinking regional contractor involved in delivering high-quality new build housing developments. The role will suit an experienced construction planner or programmer with a good grasp of residential project timelines, build stages, and coordination with site teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain construction programmes and schedules
2. Collaborate with Construction Managers to develop site routes and layout plans
3. Issue weekly programme updates and track site progress
4. Maintain key tracking systems including trackers and schedules
5. Monitor project delays and issue exception reports
6. Conduct weekly sales reporting and update CML dates
7. Attend D&B meetings and coordinate build route adjustments
8. Assist in monthly contractor reports including key photos and dates
9. Conduct random site visits to monitor progress
10. Coordinate EPC submissions and update COINS with progress
11. Liaise with senior management on EOTs, LADs, and contractual obligations

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficient in ASTA, MS Project, or similar planning software
• Solid understanding of construction programming and project planning
• Familiarity with building regulations and construction standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to multitask across several active projects
• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline
• Previous experience in residential construction, programming, or senior coordination roles

What’s on Offer:

• Salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
• £6,500 car allowance
• 25% company bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (available to all employees)
• Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 39 with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, 2 volunteering days per year, Salary sacrifice pension scheme, Life assurance – 4x annual salary, Share save and incentive schemes & Employee rewards portal and more

To Apply: For an informal discussion please call Abbie Evans on (phone number removed) or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are one of the Southwest & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment. With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Southampton, Plymouth and Truro), we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers, and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.