Senior Planner

Options Resourcing Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK main contractor seeks an experienced Senior Planner in Cardiff for a hybrid role. The role involves developing tender programmes and planning reports for major projects between £10m to £70m. Key responsibilities include coordinating with supply chain partners and ensuring accurate planning outputs. Candidates should have strong Asta Powerproject skills and experience in preconstruction and onsite planning. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Motoring allowance

Home working allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in preconstruction planning and onsite execution.
• Proficiency in using Asta Powerproject for planning tasks.
• Solid understanding of various construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality tender programmes for projects.
• Create planning reports, logistics strategies, and method statements.
• Coordinate and liaise with supply chain partners effectively.

Skills

Preconstruction and onsite planning experience

Strong Asta Powerproject skills

Ability to interpret drawings and specifications

Knowledge of construction methods including steel, concrete and timber

Experience with NEC and JCT contracts

Understanding of site setup, prelims and temporary works

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Senior Planner

Location : Cardiff (Hybrid)

Sector : Construction | Preconstruction | Main Contractor

Package : Competitive salary and benefits

A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support its growing preconstruction team in Wales. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on major projects valued £10m to £70m.

Role Overview

The Senior Planner will develop high quality tender programmes, planning reports, logistics strategies and method statements for preconstruction activities across Wales. You will contribute to bid submissions, support project presentations and ensure all planning outputs are accurate, clear and commercially focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce tender programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Create planning reports and method statements
• Develop logistics plans and construction methodologies
• Coordinate with supply chain partners
• Support bid presentations and procurement activities
• Drive buildability, innovation and value engineering
• Maintain a strong customer focused approach

Essential Skills

• Preconstruction and onsite planning experience
• Strong Asta Powerproject skills
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction methods including steel, concrete and timber
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts
• Understanding of site setup, prelims and temporary works

Desirable Skills

• 4D planning
• Liaison with external graphics teams

Benefits

Competitive package including enhanced pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, bonus scheme, flexible working options, parental leave, motoring allowance and home working allowance.

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