Senior Construction Planner – Pre-Construction & Programme Lead

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Recruitment are seeking an experienced Planner for a Cardiff-based role with a Tier One Main Contractor. You will develop and manage project programmes, support pre-construction planning and tender programmes, and collaborate closely with project, commercial and design teams.

The position focuses on monitoring progress, producing updates, coordinating with subcontractors, and identifying risks to keep programmes on track.

Qualifications

• Previous Pre-Construction Planning experience.
• Strong MS Project and planning software experience.
• Construction industry experience.
• Strong understanding of project programming and sequencing.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing project programmes.
• Supporting pre-construction planning and tender programmes.
• Working closely with the project, commercial and design teams.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays.
• Producing programme updates and reports.
• Coordinating with subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing programme risks and opportunities.

Skills

Pre-Construction Planning

MS Project

Planning software

Construction industry experience

Programming & sequencing

Communication & organisation

Job description

Blue Water Recruitment are seeking an experienced Planner for a Cardiff-based role with a Tier One Main Contractor. You will develop and manage project programmes, support pre-construction planning and tender programmes, and collaborate closely with project, commercial and design teams.

The position focuses on monitoring progress, producing updates, coordinating with subcontractors, and identifying risks to keep programmes on track.