Senior Planner – Major UK MOD Project (Flexible Working)

Randstad Construction & Property; Sutton Maddock; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

26 days annual leave

Pension matched up to 7.5%

Car allowance

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is sourcing a Senior Planner for a Tier 1 contractor near Ipswich. The role focuses on leading pre-construction planning, developing robust Level 3/4 programmes in Asta Powerproject, and integrating design, procurement, and construction across a multi-year MOD project.

You will mentor junior planners, manage QSRA processes, and deliver clear monthly reporting to senior leadership while ensuring a single version of the truth across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Senior Planning role within the UK Tier 1 or regional contracting context.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience creating Level 3/4 programmes and QSRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning process during bid and tender stages.
• Create and maintain Level 3/4 programmes integrating design, procurement, and construction.
• Perform Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Coordinate with site teams, clients, and subcontractors to align on a single source of truth.
• Provide monthly progress reports and dashboard updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Pre-construction planning

Education

Bespoke education not specified

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

BIM 4D Modelling

Job description

Randstad Construction & Property is sourcing a Senior Planner for a Tier 1 contractor near Ipswich. The role focuses on leading pre-construction planning, developing robust Level 3/4 programmes in Asta Powerproject, and integrating design, procurement, and construction across a multi-year MOD project.

You will mentor junior planners, manage QSRA processes, and deliver clear monthly reporting to senior leadership while ensuring a single version of the truth across stakeholders.