Senior Planner

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support its growing preconstruction team in Cardiff, Wales. In this hybrid role, you will develop tender programmes, planning reports, and logistics plans for projects valued between £10m and £70m. Your responsibilities include supporting bid submissions and ensuring planning outputs are accurate. The position offers a competitive salary alongside benefits such as enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Motoring allowance

Home working allowance

Qualifications

• Preconstruction and onsite planning experience is essential.
• Strong skills in Asta Powerproject for programme development.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality tender programmes and reports.
• Create logistics plans and method statements.
• Support bid presentations and ensure planning accuracy.

Skills

Preconstruction and onsite planning experience

Strong Asta Powerproject skills

Ability to interpret drawings and specifications

Knowledge of construction methods including steel, concrete and timber

Experience with NEC and JCT contracts

Understanding of site setup, prelims and temporary works

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Senior Planner
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)
Sector: Construction | Preconstruction | Main Contractor
Package: Competitive salary and benefits
A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support its growing preconstruction team in Wales. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on major projects valued £10m to £70m.

Role Overview

The Senior Planner will develop high quality tender programmes, planning reports, logistics strategies and method statements for preconstruction activities across Wales. You will contribute to bid submissions, support project presentations and ensure all planning outputs are accurate, clear and commercially focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce tender programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Create planning reports and method statements
• Develop logistics plans and construction methodologies
• Coordinate with supply chain partners
• Support bid presentations and procurement activities
• Drive buildability, innovation and value engineering
• Maintain a strong customer focused approach

Essential Skills

• Preconstruction and onsite planning experience
• Strong Asta Powerproject skills
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction methods including steel, concrete and timber
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts
• Understanding of site setup, prelims and temporary works

Desirable Skills

• 4D planning
• Liaison with external graphics teams

Benefits

Competitive package including enhanced pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, bonus scheme, flexible working options, parental leave, motoring allowance and home working allowance.

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