Project Planner

Cavendish Professionals; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals seeks a Project Planner to join a well-established main contractor's growing team in the UK. This pivotal role involves supporting the planning manager in managing project programmes from tender to construction. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years' planning experience in construction, be proficient in Asta Powerproject, and have a strong understanding of construction project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ planning experience in a construction environment.
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience working on live construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing tender programmes and converting them into Master Construction Programmes.
• Report progress and programme slippage to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain programme databases and ensure document control compliance.

Skills

Construction sequencing

Reporting

Communication

Education

CIOB accreditation

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Cavendish Professionals

We’re working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to appoint a Project Planner to join their growing team. This is a key role supporting the Planning Manager and site teams in the preparation, coordination, and management of project programmes from tender through to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing tender programmes and converting them into Master Construction Programmes
• Liaise with Planning Manager, Construction Directors and Contract Managers to finalise and update programmes
• Report progress and programme slippage to senior stakeholders
• Prepare method statements, logistics plans, and periodic reviews of key project timelines
• Maintain programme databases (Gateway) and ensure document control compliance
• Uphold Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards in line with ISO requirements
• Support company CPD, sustainability, and CSR initiatives

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ planning experience in a construction environment
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject and/or Microsoft Project
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project lifecycle
• Excellent reporting and communication skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Experience working on live construction sites
• CSR or CSCS card
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools
• Understanding of tender documents, contracts, and commercial planning
• Knowledge of web-based document management systems
• CIOB accreditation

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of UK-wide projects. If you're a detail-oriented planner who enjoys working across both pre-construction and live delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction and Building Construction

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