Senior Project Planner

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 103,500 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working options

Clear career progression pathway

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join their London team. This role involves ownership of project planning from the tender stage through to completion on high-value projects ranging from £50m to £250m. The successful candidate will have proven construction planning experience within a main contractor environment, strong analytical skills, and be an advanced user of Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project. Hybrid working options and a competitive salary are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Proven construction planning experience within a main contractor environment.
• Strong track record delivering or tendering projects typically between £20m-£250m.
• Experience working on build projects across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed and competitive tender programmes.
• Developing, managing, and updating construction programmes.
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and recommending mitigation strategies.

Skills

Construction planning experience

Strong analytical capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Advanced user of Asta Powerproject

Advanced user of Microsoft Project

Understanding of NEC contract conditions

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

Job Title - Senior Project Planner

Location: East London / Essex
Salary - Up to £115,000 plus car allowance, bonus, pension and an excellent package

The Opportunity

Our client who is a Tier one contractor are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join their growing London team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role across both Pre-Construction and Construction Delivery phases on projects ranging from £50m / 250m in value.

You will provide high-level planning expertise across complex schemes, ensuring programmes are robust, accurate, and aligned with commercial and contractual requirements. Working closely with project teams, you will support the successful delivery of major build projects across London and the South East.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As a Senior Project Planner, you will take ownership of project planning from tender stage through to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed and competitive tender programmes
• Developing, managing, and updating construction programmes
• Attending regular site visits to support delivery teams with planning matters
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and recommending mitigation strategies
• Collating and analysing progress data to identify areas of concern
• Advising project teams on sequencing, methodology, and programme strategy
• Maintaining overall programme control on complex projects
• Supporting change management and programme impact assessments
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and reporting standards

You will act as a key interface between commercial, operational, and pre-construction teams, helping to drive certainty and clarity in programme management.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven construction planning experience within a main contractor environment
• Strong track record delivering or tendering projects typically between £20m-£250m
• Experience working on build projects across multiple sectors (e.g., commercial, residential, education, mixed-use)
• Advanced user of Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project
• Solid understanding of NEC contract conditions and their impact on planning
• Experience in both tender and live project environments
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Desirable:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, CIOB)
• Experience managing programme risk and delay analysis

What is on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Clear career progression pathway
• Exposure to high-value, complex London projects
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

If you feel that this is the role for you, then please apply with your up to date CV