Senior Planner

Cooper Moss Rutland; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Planner to contribute to significant infrastructure projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with a background in planning and execution on projects valued over £5 million. The successful candidate will develop schedules, monitor progress, and ensure efficient project delivery while supporting a dynamic team culture founded on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)

Life Assurance (x4 Salary)

Pension: employers' contribution of 4%

Company and personal performance-based bonus

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Long Service Leave

Training and professional development

Regular social events

Perkbox – employee experience platform

Qualifications

• Experience as a planner on projects over £5m.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience in planning infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule.
• Perform schedule monitoring and identify critical activities.
• Evaluate quantities and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Personal Resilience

Statistical Analysis

Education

Degree/Post-Grad in construction or business-related field

Tools

Primavera (P6)

MS Excel

Job description

Position: 163CMR: Senior Planner

Location: Hybrid / 3 days on site in Hampshire

Type: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Competitive

CMR offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our dynamic team. Be a part of shaping our future, supporting delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance infrastructure and facilities.

The Senior Planner will play a key role in CMR’s future, providing a full planning service for all assigned projects. Responsibilities include schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery plan development activities. Additionally, the Senior Planner will provide technical support and guidance, including Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, and Resource Loading. The Senior Planner will manage smaller projects (typically up to £20m) or support a Lead Planner on more complex projects.

About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries.

Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

You’ll

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule with clear milestones, coordinating work sequences with the total project plan.
• Perform schedule monitoring, identify critical activities, and assist in updating and monitoring the schedule.
• Develop and apply installation rates, review and analyze contractor schedules, and provide recommendations to the project team.
• Evaluate quantities, job hours, and schedule logic; prepare progress and performance reports.
• Manage contract programme assessment, compensation events, and perform delay analysis.
  
  

Essential

We’re looking for:

• Degree/Post-Grad level education in construction or business-related field.
• Experience as a planner on projects over £5m, with proficiency in Primavera (P6) and MS Excel.
• Experience in planning infrastructure projects, performing quantity takeoffs, and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes, and NEC contracts.
• Strong communication skills, personal resilience, and ability to operate within ambiguity.
  
  

At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that have the same beliefs as we do! You can find out more about us here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/

Requirements and Location:

• Full right to work in the UK
• Hybrid / 3 days on site in Hampshire
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary)
• Pension: employers' contribution of 4%
• Company and personal performance-based bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Long Service Leave
• Training and professional development
• Regular social events
• Perkbox – employee experience platform
  
  

️ Next Steps

To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration.

We look forward to hearing from you!

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.