Senior Planner

Sphere Solutions; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a site-based Senior Planner for a significant construction project in Exeter. The role involves establishing project programmes, managing multiple timelines, and engaging with specialists to ensure successful delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in large-scale construction, strong planning skills, and proficiency in Asta. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary & car allowance

Excellent holiday allowance

Private medical cover

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering construction projects on a large scale.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes running in parallel.
• Strong understanding of all project phases including design, procurement, and construction.
• Proficient in specialist planning software, ideally Asta.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish a robust contract programme from pre-construction to handover.
• Prepare optimum working programmes covering all milestones.
• Contribute to risk identification and propose mitigation strategies.
• Engage with supply chain specialists to confirm methodologies.
• Monitor and report on progress, recommending mitigation where needed.

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 UK contract forms

Tools

Asta

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.

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 / Qualifications

• 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