Senior Project Planner

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Hoddesdon; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Planner to play a key role in both Pre-Construction and Construction Delivery teams. This position involves developing project plans, hands-on site support, and monitoring risks for projects valued between £1M and £100M. Ideal candidates should have proven construction planning experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Asta Powerproject. This role offers a salary of up to £110k plus a package and allows for a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven construction planning experience within the main contracting sector.
• Strong track record of working on tenders and live projects valued between £1M and £100M.
• Highly proficient in Asta Powerproject, ideally with experience in P6.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce fully logic-linked tender programmes.
• Visit sites regularly to provide planning support.
• Monitor progress and identify risks early.

Skills

Construction planning experience

Proficient in Asta Powerproject

Understanding of JCT and NEC contracts

Strong communication skills

Education

Construction-related qualification

Job description

Job Title - Senior Project Planner

Location - North London / Hybrid

Projects - commercial, industrial and educational buildings

Salary - Up to £110k plus package

Client

Our client offers a wide range of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. They contribute to major national projects of strategic importance, while also delivering the essential but less visible works required by both the private and public sectors. Their expertise includes building, renewing and maintaining highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

As a Senior Planner within the Building Division, you will play a key role across both the Pre-Construction and Construction Delivery teams, helping to drive the success of projects ranging from £1M to £100M across the Commercial, Education, Industrial, Health & Life Sciences and Defence sectors.

Your strategic insight and technical expertise will ensure every programme is robust, closely monitored and regularly updated to meet the needs of each project.

What you'll be doing

In this dynamic and influential role, you will be central to project planning, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable and aligned with client expectations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and producing fully logic-linked and integrated 'bid winning' tender programmes, covering design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover strategies that meet tender requirements and reflect the chosen methodology, without assistance.
• Visiting sites regularly to provide hands‑on planning support and resolve challenges.
• Monitoring progress and identifying risks early, ensuring proactive solutions are in place.
• Providing expert planning advice across multiple projects, influencing outcomes and driving performance excellence.

About you

This role is ideal for an experienced planner who thrives in a fast‑paced contractor environment and is committed to high standards. You'll stand out if you:

• Have proven construction planning experience within the main contracting sector.
• Possess a strong track record of working on tenders and live projects valued between £1M and £100M.
• Are highly proficient in Asta Powerproject, with ideally some experience using P6.
• Understand JCT and NEC contract conditions and their implications on planning.
• Hold a construction-related qualification.
• Are a confident communicator and strategic thinker, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.

If your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you may be exactly the right person for this role.