Senior Planner (Fantastic Package)

Sigmar Recruitment; Armagh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Planner for a leading construction and engineering contractor to drive programmes across major UK and Ireland projects. You will develop, manage and optimise complex project programmes from pre-construction through to completion.

Working closely with senior leadership, project teams and clients, you will provide critical insight into performance, risks and delivery strategies while supporting tender and pre-construction activities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven planning experience within construction, infrastructure, building services or MEP environments.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and the full construction lifecycle.
• Advanced proficiency with Asta Powerproject.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence project outcomes through proactive planning and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of detailed project programmes from pre-construction through to completion.
• Create and maintain construction, procurement, commissioning and resource-loaded schedules.
• Identify critical path activities, programme risks and key project constraints.
• Monitor project performance against agreed milestones, highlighting potential delays and mitigation strategies.
• Produce programme reports, progress updates and planning dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Support project teams with recovery planning, change management and programme optimisation.
• Conduct regular site visits to validate progress and ensure programme accuracy.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to tender planning, sequencing strategies and bid submissions for future projects.

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Planner

Location: Co. Down
Package: Attractive executive-level package available
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

The Opportunity

An established and highly respected construction and engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Project Planner to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of major projects across the UK and Ireland.

This is a strategic planning position responsible for developing, managing and optimising complex project programmes across large-scale construction and MEP schemes. Working closely with senior leadership, project teams and clients, you will provide critical insight into project performance, programme risks and delivery strategies while supporting business growth through tender and pre-construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of detailed project programmes from pre-construction through to completion.
• Create and maintain construction, procurement, commissioning and resource-loaded schedules.
• Identify critical path activities, programme risks and key project constraints.
• Monitor project performance against agreed milestones, highlighting potential delays and mitigation strategies.
• Produce programme reports, progress updates and planning dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Support project teams with recovery planning, change management and programme optimisation.
• Conduct regular site visits to validate progress and ensure programme accuracy.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to tender planning, sequencing strategies and bid submissions for future projects.

Candidate Profile

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven planning experience within construction, infrastructure, building services or MEP environments.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and the full construction lifecycle.
• Advanced proficiency with Asta Powerproject.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence project outcomes through proactive planning and problem-solving.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working on major construction or MEP projects.
• Knowledge of delay analysis, programme forensic reviews and extension of time processes.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contract environments.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
• Long-term career progression within a growing and successful organisation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Enhanced pension and life assurance provisions.
• Professional development and membership support.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive working environment.