Senior Planner

First Technical Recruitment; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Planner to work on a contract basis in Epsom, Surrey. This role involves supporting the delivery of major Rail and Highways projects while providing Project Controls support. Candidates should have substantial experience in construction planning and large-scale transportation infrastructure projects. The position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week with a flexible working arrangement, including three days in the London office and two days from home.

Qualifications

• Strong construction planning background required.
• Proven experience on large, complex transportation projects.
• Technical expertise and planning skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support successful delivery of major Rail and Highways projects.
• Provide comprehensive Project Controls support to project teams.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and clients.

Skills

Construction planning expertise

Experience in transportation infrastructure projects

Project Controls support

Job description

New Job Opportunity - Senior Planner - Initially 6 Month Contract - Based in London Office

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Planner, who will be required to work on a Contract basis in Epsom, Surrey.

IR35 Determination: Inside IR35

Office Location: London, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Start Date: 21 January 2026

Duration: 6 months

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: Negotiable Dependent on experience

Background:

This role requires a strong construction planning background, with proven experience on large, complex transportation infrastructure projects.

Job Description:

As a Senior Planner within our Rail Systems team, you will bring your technical expertise, planning skills, and professional judgement to a diverse portfolio of projects and tenders. in London and working within our Complex Projects team, you will support the successful delivery of major Rail and Highways projects.

You will act as a key facilitator, providing comprehensive Project Controls support to both project teams and clients. The role reports to the Project Controls Manager, with accountability to the Project Manager.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, worl...