Senior Planner – Major UK Construction Project

Gold Group Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Travel expenses

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Gold Group Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Planner for a high-profile, £150m new build project based in Bedfordshire. You will own the planning function, develop and maintain the detailed programme, and collaborate with the Project Director and site team to meet milestones and programme objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record with UK main contractors on major schemes.

Qualifications

• Extensive UK main contracting experience.
• Proven experience on new build construction projects.
• Previous Senior Planner level on major projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Asta Powerproject.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work confidently with Project Directors, site teams and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function for the £150m new build project.
• Develop, manage and update the detailed construction programme using Asta Powerproject.
• Work closely with the Project Director and site team to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• Monitor progress against the baseline programme and provide accurate forecasting.
• Produce regular programme updates, progress reports and programme analysis.
• Work with the construction team to develop mitigation and recovery strategies where required.
• Provide planning input into key project decisions and delivery strategies.

Skills

UK main contracting

New build projects

Senior Planner

Asta Powerproject

Construction sequencing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Gold Group Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Planner for a high-profile, £150m new build project based in Bedfordshire. You will own the planning function, develop and maintain the detailed programme, and collaborate with the Project Director and site team to meet milestones and programme objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record with UK main contractors on major schemes.