Senior Planner

Randstad NV; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Company car or car allowance

26+ days annual leave + bank holidays

Comprehensive corporate benefits

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking two Senior Planners to lead baseline programmes for major infrastructure and construction projects based in York and Birkenhead. The roles offer a market-leading package with a salary between £68,000 and £92,000 per year, plus generous benefits and hybrid working arrangements.

You will develop logic-linked contract baselines, oversee 2D/4D phasing, manage CDE data, and drive delivery from concept to practical completion, collaborating with supply chains and senior

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• Qualifications in construction management.
• Certification in planning and programming software.
• Advanced Primavera P6 training.
• Experience in managing costs & resources.
• Membership or progress toward CIOB/ICE/APM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build fully logic-linked baseline programmes (design to handover) with critical path analysis.
• Develop construction target programmes to improve delivery against baselines.
• Create tender event schedules for subcontract procurement with design releases and lead times.
• Manage programme data within the CDE and report progress to senior leadership.
• Produce 2D phasing plans and 4D graphical models for sequencing and site logistics.
• Build project prelim books (resourcing, plant, logistics, temporary works).
• Work with the supply chain to lock in durations, resources and lead times.
• Manage programme risks, float, mitigations and Time Risk Allowances.

Skills

2D modelling

4D modelling

Critical path

Planning software

Supply chain coordination

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Professional membership toward CIOB/ICE/APM (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Planner (x2) - Major Infrastructure & Construction
Locations - York, North Yorkshire + Birkenhead, Merseyside
Salary: £68,000 - £92, 000 / year (negotiable)
Working Hours: 40 hours / week (Site-based with hybrid/flexible arrangements negotiable)
Sector: Major Construction & Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Senior Planner looking to lead baseline programmes on high-profile regional projects with a market-leading package?

We are currently recruiting 2 x Senior Planners to take ownership of full project lifecycles across major construction developments - one role based out of York and the second out of Birkenhead.

You will lead the development of logic-linked contract baseline programmes, oversee supply chain integration, drive 2D/4D build phasing, and safeguard critical path delivery from concept to practical completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build fully logic-linked baseline contract programmes (design to handover) with critical path analysis.
• Develop construction target programmes to improve delivery performance against contract baselines.
• Create tender event schedules for subcontract procurement, factoring in design releases and lead times.
• Manage programme data within the Common Data Environment (CDE) and report progress directly to senior leadership.
• Produce 2D phasing plans and 4D graphical models to map sequencing and site logistics.
• Build project prelim books (resourcing, plant, logistics, temporary works).
• Work with the supply chain to lock in realistic durations, resources, and lead times.
• Manage programme risks, float, mitigations, and Time Risk Allowances.

What We Are Looking For:

• Relevant degree or diploma
• Qualifications in construction management
• Certification in planning and programming software
• Advanced construction project management software training - progress analysis & s-curve reporting. Managing costs & resources.
• Advanced Primavera P6 Training Managing costs & resources.
• Managing People Training
• Professional membership or working toward CIOB, ICE, APM, or equivalent (preferred).

What Is on Offer:

• Attractive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 26+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package

If you're ready to get your claws into a major flagship build with serious career progression and top-tier remuneration,

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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