Senior Planner - Oxford Lab Project | 4D & Digital Tools

Sir Robert McAlpine; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking a Senior Planner for a major Oxford project delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. You will lead planning efforts, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure robust scheduling and reporting across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience on large-scale construction programmes, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Powerproject.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of construction planning from first principles.
• Experience managing planning on large, complex, multi-million-pound projects.
• Ability to manage and develop less experienced planners.
• Good understanding of NEC form of contract.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and Powerproject planning software.

Responsibilities

• Programme Management: Develop, maintain, and manage all programmes and production control deliverables across the project lifecycle.
• Detailed Planning Outputs: Prepare phasing diagrams, logistics plans, S-curves, resource histograms, and plant schedules.
• Project Controls: Implement forecasting, early warning systems, performance monitoring and KPIs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Articulate planning roadmap and performance measures to project teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Challenge & Assurance: Validate project plans against targets and standards.
• Pre-Contract & Bid Support: Contribute to tender strategies and bid submissions.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards and company systems.
• Innovation: Drive planning and project control innovations, including 4D integration and digital tools.

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking a Senior Planner for a major Oxford project delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. You will lead planning efforts, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure robust scheduling and reporting across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience on large-scale construction programmes, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Powerproject.