Senior Planner

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in London seeks a Senior Construction Planner to support design teams on a diverse portfolio of large infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will develop construction programmes, produce phasing diagrams, and report on project status. Applicants should be degree-qualified and have strong experience in construction planning, along with excellent collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on large infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of logistics and constructability.
• Practical application of planning and scheduling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction programmes.
• Produce construction phasing diagrams and 4D visualisations.
• Prepare construction planning reports.
• Present findings to clients and project teams.

Skills

Strong experience in large infrastructure projects

Understanding of modern construction methods

Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques

Excellent collaboration skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Senior Construction Planner – London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Construction Planner to join a dynamic team in London, for one of ersg’s key clients. Supporting design teams across multiple regions. You’ll be working on a diverse portfolio of projects, from infrastructure and energy to commercial buildings, covering everything from early concept through to construction completion.

The Role

As a Senior Construction Planner, you will:

• Develop detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Produce construction phasing diagrams, time-location charts, and 4D visualisations to clearly communicate project phasing and site logistics.
• Prepare construction planning reports outlining programmes, risks, opportunities, and key assumptions.
• Present findings to clients and project teams, ensuring clarity and alignment at all stages.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience of working on large infrastructure projects i.e. Rail, airports, highways, energy, data centres etc
• Understanding of modern construction methods, logistics, and constructability.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques with practical application experience.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships with planners, designers, and project managers.