Senior Planner

ZipRecruiter; Euston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Freelance Senior Planner in the UK. You will be responsible for planning major construction projects, ensuring effective scheduling and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and strong experience in planning tools. This role offers a competitive day rate and the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Flexible working

High-profile projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning roles within infrastructure or construction.
• Ability to implement effective solutions to scheduling risks.
• Experience in liaising with project teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed construction programmes.
• Track project progress and implement recovery plans.
• Analyse risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Planning experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Freelance Senior Planner Outside IR35

A specialist contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner on a freelance basis. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to major construction works by ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Programme Development: Creating and maintaining detailed construction programmes using industry-standard planning software.
• Progress Monitoring: Tracking project progress, identifying delays, and implementing recovery plans where necessary.
• Risk & Mitigation Planning: Analysing potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Working closely with site teams, engineers, and project managers to ensure alignment on scheduling and resources.
• Reporting & Forecasting: Providing accurate progress reports, forecasts, and analysis to senior management and clients.
• Resource & Logistics Planning: Ensuring that labour, materials, and equipment are effectively scheduled to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Industry Experience: Extensive experience in planning roles within infrastructure, civil engineering, or large-scale construction projects.
• Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of planning tools such as Primavera P6.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify scheduling risks and implement effective solutions.
• Communication & Leadership: Experience in liaising with project teams, clients, and senior management to ensure clarity in planning and execution.

What’s on Offer

• Freelance Contract: Competitive day rate, dependent on experience.
• High-Profile Projects: Opportunity to contribute to complex projects.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside an experienced team focused on delivering complex projects successfully.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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