Senior Planner in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Plus other great benefits

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Manchester team, delivering complex construction programmes and guiding project performance on major schemes. You will develop, manage and update detailed programmes using Asta Powerproject, collaborating with directors, site teams and cross-functional groups to drive sequencing and productivity.

The role requires UK main contracting experience and site-based planning on high-value projects.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years' planning experience for the Planner-level opportunity, or significant experience operating as a Senior Planner.
• Strong UK main contracting experience is essential.
• Proven site-based planning experience on major construction projects.
• Experience delivering new build and/or major refurbishment projects.
• Experience working on projects valued between £50m-£300m would be highly advantageous.
• Proficient user of Asta Powerproject.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, methodologies and sequencing.
• Relevant construction, engineering or planning qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and update detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers and site teams to drive programme performance.
• Provide hands-on planning support throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Work closely with commercial, design, procurement and engineering teams to coordinate project activities.
• Develop construction sequencing and methodologies in conjunction with the site team.
• Support project reviews and provide clear planning advice to senior stakeholders.
• Assist with short, medium and long-term planning to ensure successful project delivery.
• Challenge programme performance and identify opportunities to improve sequencing and productivity.

Skills

Planning expertise

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Planning qualification desirable

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Job DescriptionTitle: Senior Planner Location: Manchester Salary: up to £100,000 + package

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and update detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers and site teams to drive programme performance.
• Provide hands-on planning support throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Work closely with commercial, design, procurement and engineering teams to coordinate project activities.
• Develop construction sequencing and methodologies in conjunction with the site team.
• Support project reviews and provide clear planning advice to senior stakeholders.
• Assist with short, medium and long-term planning to ensure successful project delivery.
• Challenge programme performance and identify opportunities to improve sequencing and productivity.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planner / Senior Planner / Senior Planning Engineer.
• Strong UK main contracting experience is essential.
• Proven site-based planning experience on major construction projects.
• Experience delivering new build and/or major refurbishment projects.
• Experience working on projects valued between £50m-£300m would be highly advantageous.
• Proficient user of Asta Powerproject.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, methodologies and sequencing.
• 4-5+ years' planning experience for the Planner-level opportunity, or significant experience operating as a Senior Planner.
• Relevant construction, engineering or planning qualification desirable.

Benefits

• Up to £100,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance £6,500
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits