Senior Planner - Life Science - Outside IR35

Matchtech Group; Ware; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Planner to join London-based market leader on major construction projects including pharmaceutical, data centres and manufacturing facilities. The role involves developing detailed programmes from design to completion and coordinating on-site activities in Hertfordshire.

You will work with project managers, contractors and suppliers to track progress and mitigate risks, with three days per week onsite in Ware.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Planner within construction, engineering or capital projects.
• Experience on pharmaceutical, data centre or complex manufacturing projects is highly desirable.
• Strong planning and programme management skills.
• Understanding of new-build construction, fit-out and equipment commissioning activities.
• Ability to analyse project progress and develop mitigation plans.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work onsite in Ware three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and managing detailed project programmes from design through to completion.
• Planning and monitoring new-build construction, fit-out and equipment commissioning activities.
• Collaborating with project managers, contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Tracking progress against approved programmes and flagging delays or risks.
• Preparing planning updates and schedule analyses for stakeholders.
• Supporting project delivery across life science and advanced manufacturing projects.
• Reviewing sequencing, dependencies, resources and milestones.
• Providing planning advice to support decision-making.

Skills

Project planning

Programme management

Stakeholder management

On-site coordination

Job description

Senior Planner with experience of working on major construction projects such as pharmaceutical, data centres, manufacturing plants etc required for contract (outside IR35) or permanent position.
The role will see you join a London based market leader and work on various new-build construction, fit-out and equipment commissioning projects in Hertfordshire.

• Developing, maintaining and managing detailed project programmes from design through to completion
• Planning and monitoring new-build construction, fit-out and equipment commissioning activities
• Working closely with project managers, contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers
• Tracking progress against approved programmes and identifying potential delays or project risks
• Preparing planning updates, progress reports and schedule analysis for project stakeholders
• Supporting project delivery across pharmaceutical, data centre or complex manufacturing environments
• Reviewing sequencing, dependencies, resources and key project milestones
• Providing planning advice to support effective decision-making and successful project delivery

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience as a Senior Planner within construction, engineering or capital projects
• Experience of pharmaceutical projects is highly desirable, with complex manufacturing or data centre experience also considered
• Strong project planning and programme management skills
• Understanding of new-build construction, fit-out and equipment commissioning activities
• Ability to analyse project progress, identify schedule risks and develop mitigation plans
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple project priorities
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Ware three days per week

Additional Information:

• Contract or permanent opportunity
• Outside IR35 contract arrangement available
• Onsite working required in Hertfordshire three days per week
• Opportunity to contribute to complex life science and advanced manufacturing projects