Senior Planner

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Construction Project Planner for its prestigious Tier 1 client. This role includes managing planning and programming services for complex projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, have proven experience in construction planning, and be proficient in Primavera P6. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including private medical care and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private Medical

26 days holiday entitlement + BH

Learning and Development opportunities

Family leave benefits (26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity)

Flexible working options

Accommodation options available

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Planner or Project Planner in construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and site logistics.
• Proficiency in planning software like Primavera P6 or Asta.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of weekly progress updates and performance metrics.
• Produce mid/short term programmes with site teams.
• Understand project and client needs to propose alternatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Construction methods knowledge

Site logistics understanding

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Planner to join our prestigious Tier 1 client working on technically complex projects across multiple sectors in the North East.

If you are passionate about working within a team environment, have proven analytical and planning skills and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Project Planner you will provide an effective and professional planning and programming services for pre-contract and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of weekly progress updates, collation of as-built data, trend analysis, performance metrics and provide relative reports, through site walk-arounds & weekly meetings with the site team and supply chain.
• Produce mid/short term programmes with the site team, looking forward to avoid surprises, fully resourced and in conjunction with advice from the site team and key supply chain partners
• Demonstrate a full understanding of the project and client needs and propose and assess viable alternatives that could improve and benefit the projects successful completion
• Must be able to use P6 planning software with knowledge of NEC contracts an advantage but not essential.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Proven experience as a Construction Planner or Project Planner within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and site logistics
• Proficiency in planning software – Primavera P6 or Asta
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

- Competitive Salary (DOE)

- Travel covered to sites subject to HMRC advisory rates

- Private Medical

- 26 days holiday entitlement + BH

- Learning and Development opportunities

- Industry Leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

-Flexible working & accommodation options available