Senior Planner | NEC Programme Lead

Skilled Careers; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is recruiting an experienced Senior Planner for a leading construction business operating across the Northern Home Counties. The role focuses on leading planning activities across multiple projects and tenders, developing robust programmes to support delivery.

This position requires NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, proficiency in Asta Powerproject, and a collaborative approach to shaping projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning within main contracting
• Proven track record delivering projects under NEC3/NEC4
• Strong knowledge of project controls and scheduling
• Proficient with Asta Powerproject for baseline and progress programmes
• Excellent analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence teams and challenge performance

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes from tender through handover
• Lead programme strategy and sequencing reviews in pre-construction and delivery
• Produce baseline, target and progress programmes
• Monitor performance against milestones and identify risks/opportunities
• Undertake critical path analysis and recovery planning
• Support NEC compensation event assessments and updates
• Ensure NEC contractual compliance and programme obligations
• Present updates to senior stakeholders and clients
• Support bid teams with logistics planning and resource planning
• Mentor junior planners and promote planning best practices

Skills

NEC contract experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Critical path method

Analytical skills

Education

Construction-related degree

CIOB/RICS membership

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Skilled Careers is recruiting an experienced Senior Planner for a leading construction business operating across the Northern Home Counties. The role focuses on leading planning activities across multiple projects and tenders, developing robust programmes to support delivery.

This position requires NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, proficiency in Asta Powerproject, and a collaborative approach to shaping projects from pre-construction through to completion.