Senior Planner

Navartis; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tier 1 contractor is seeking a Senior Planner to support their Northwest region. This role involves working on a variety of projects worth up to £80m, including commercial and healthcare sectors. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in construction management, proficiency in Asta PowerProject, and excellent communication skills. The company offers stability, a strong pipeline of work, and opportunities for career advancement within the industry.

Benefits

Car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Financial stability in a growing company

Qualifications

• Main contracting background within the building sector.
• Experience with commercial construction projects over £10m.
• Good understanding of various forms of contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Work on tenders and live projects ranging from £10m to £80m.
• Collaborate with public and private sector clients.
• Manage project timelines and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Asta PowerProject

Construction management or engineering background

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Asta PowerProject

Job description

Salary: Up to £83,000 plus car allowance and benefits

Location: Birmingham / West Midlands

The Opportunity

Due to a string of recent contract awards, a leading tier 1 contractor is looking for an ambitious Senior Planner to join their Northwest region. The successful Senior Planner will work on a mix of tenders and live projects ranging from £10m to £80m in value, across a varied mix of sectors including commercial, healthcare, education and leisure.

What will they consider?

• An experienced Planner looking for a step up to Senior Planner.
• An established Senior Planner that is looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to progress their career.

Key requirements for the Senior Planner position

• Main contracting background within the building sector.
• A practical construction management or engineering background is preferred but not essential.
• Proficient in the use of Asta PowerProject software.
• Exposure to a variety of commercial construction projects upwards of £10m.
• Good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications including JCT, NEC or bespoke forms of Construction Contracts.
• Excellent communication skills, works well under pressure, team player, able to work autonomously when required.
• Qualified to a high standard in a relevant subject.

Why apply

• Stability – financially stable, multi-disciplinary business that is performing extremely well.
• Strong pipeline of work – they work with public and private sector clients, many of which are on a repeat basis.
• Career progression – opportunities to progress your career beyond Senior Planner.

To apply for the Senior Planner position

Please apply via the website/job board or send your CV directly to the recruitment agency. Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Construction & Infrastructure industries, and can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.