Senior Planner

Sir Robert McAlpine; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking a Senior Planner for a major Oxford project delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. You will lead planning efforts, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure robust scheduling and reporting across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience on large-scale construction programmes, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Powerproject.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of construction planning from first principles.
• Experience managing planning on large, complex, multi-million-pound projects.
• Ability to manage and develop less experienced planners.
• Good understanding of NEC form of contract.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and Powerproject planning software.

Responsibilities

• Programme Management: Develop, maintain, and manage all programmes and production control deliverables across the project lifecycle.
• Detailed Planning Outputs: Prepare phasing diagrams, logistics plans, S-curves, resource histograms, and plant schedules.
• Project Controls: Implement forecasting, early warning systems, performance monitoring and KPIs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Articulate planning roadmap and performance measures to project teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Challenge & Assurance: Validate project plans against targets and standards.
• Pre-Contract & Bid Support: Contribute to tender strategies and bid submissions.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards and company systems.
• Innovation: Drive planning and project control innovations, including 4D integration and digital tools.

Job description

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are proud to be building Britain's future heritage. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our team on a major project in Oxford, delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities.

Why join us

In the 157 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where you can achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Senior Planner role

You will be part of a Planning team for major project in Oxford, ensuring robust scheduling, accurate reporting, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Management: Develop, maintain, and manage all programmes and production control deliverables across the project lifecycle.
• Detailed Planning Outputs: Prepare comprehensive phasing diagrams, logistics plans, S-curves, resource histograms, and plant schedules.
• Project Controls: Implement robust controls, including forecasting, early warning systems, performance monitoring and other Key Performance Indicators.
• Stakeholder Communication: Clearly articulate the planning roadmap and performance measures to project teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Challenge & Assurance: Question and validate project plans to ensure compliance with company, regional, and project targets.
• Pre-Contract & Bid Support: Contribute to tender strategies, pre-contract planning, and bid submissions.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards and company management systems.
• Innovation: Drive planning and project control innovations, including 4D integration and digital tools.

Your Profile

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Solid understanding of construction methods and planning from first principles.
• Experience managing planning on large, complex, multi-million-pound projects.
• An ability to manage and develop less experienced planners
• Good understanding of NEC form of contract
• Experience with Primavera P6 and Powerproject planning software.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love you to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.

We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.

Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.