Senior Planner

Sphere Solutions; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Planner for a major long-term project in Exeter. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction project delivery, with the ability to manage multiple programmes effectively. Key responsibilities include establishing robust project programmes and monitoring progress. Benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, private medical cover, and flexible lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary & car allowance

Excellent holiday allowance

Private medical cover

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction project delivery.
• Capability to manage multiple programmes simultaneously.
• Knowledge of design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Establish a robust contract programme from Pre-construction to handover.
• Prepare working programmes covering various project milestones.
• Monitor and report on project progress.

Skills

Extensive experience delivering construction projects

Ability to manage multiple programmes

Strong understanding of project phases

Proficient in specialist planning software

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of key UK contract forms

Tools

Asta planning software

Job description

Overview

Senior Planner – Exeter (Site-Based). Permanent. Salary circa 70,000 + Benefits.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a site-based Senior Planner to join a long-term construction project in Exeter. Sphere Solutions is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit a Senior Planner for a major multi-million construction project in Exeter. This is a key role, leading the planning function to ensure the project is delivered on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a robust contract programme from Pre-construction through to handover
• Prepare optimum working programmes covering design, procurement, enabling, construction, commissioning, handover, and client milestones.
• Contribute to risk identification and propose mitigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with production teams to ensure awareness of responsibilities in meeting the programme.
• Engage with supply chain specialists to confirm suitable methodologies and timelines.
• Monitor and report on progress, recommending mitigation where needed.

About You

• Extensive experience delivering construction projects on a large scale.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes running in parallel.
• Strong understanding of all project phases: design, procurement, construction (structures, architecture, services), and commissioning.
• Proficient in specialist planning software (ideally Asta).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and listen effectively.
• Strong knowledge of key UK contract forms and their features.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & car allowance
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Private medical cover
• Flexible lifestyle benefits

Please apply below or call Jo on (phone number removed) for an informal chat.