Senior Project Planner

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Project Planner for a major £300m Ministry of Justice project. You will lead planning activities, develop programmes, and monitor project progress. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale construction, particularly in the public sector, and proficiency in key planning tools. Join a collaborative team with opportunities for career progression in a high-profile environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Healthcare

Flexible Working

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within a main contractor environment.
• Solid background on large-scale projects, ideally £50m - £300m+.
• Good knowledge of NEC contract conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning activities for a flagship £300m project.
• Develop detailed tender and construction programmes.
• Monitor and update live project programmes.

Skills

Planning expertise

Technical knowledge of construction sequencing

Asta Powerproject proficiency

Microsoft Project proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Package (Car Allowance + Travel to Site + Pension + Healthcare + Flexible Working & more!)

The Opportunity

We are delivering a £300m Ministry of Justice redevelopment project in Cambridgeshire one of the most significant public sector schemes currently underway in the UK. This landmark development will deliver state-of-the-art facilities to modern standards of sustainability, security, and efficiency.

To support this, we are seeking a Senior Project Planner to join our planning team. This is a key role, providing planning expertise across both pre-construction and delivery stages, ensuring the programme is robust, realistic, and drives successful project outcomes.

What You ll Do:

Project: £300m Major MoJ Scheme Cambridgeshire/Suffolk

As Senior Planner, you will:

• Lead planning activities for a flagship £300m MoJ project, from pre-construction through to delivery and handover.
• Develop detailed tender and construction programmes, providing accurate logic, sequencing, and resourcing.
• Monitor and update live project programmes, collating progress information and identifying risks or delays.
• Advise project teams on planning matters, providing technical support and guidance across all phases.
• Produce what-if scenarios, recovery programmes, and mitigation strategies where required.
• Collaborate closely with design, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure programmes are achievable and aligned with contractual obligations.
• Support governance processes by providing regular progress reports and programme intelligence to senior leadership.
• Attend site regularly to advise on planning and sequencing challenges, ensuring robust construction methodologies.

What You ll Bring

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within a main contractor environment.
• A solid background of working on large-scale projects, ideally £50m £300m+, with experience on justice, custodial, healthcare, or major public sector schemes an advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction sequencing and buildability.
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project.
• Good knowledge of NEC contract conditions and their impact on planning requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role on one of the UK s most high-profile public sector construction programmes. You ll be part of a forward-thinking team, working on a complex, large-scale scheme with a real social impact. In return, we offer a collaborative environment, flexible working, and the chance to progress your career on projects at the very highest level.