Senior Project Planner: Strategic Construction Scheduler

Sigmar Recruitment; Armagh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Planner for a leading construction and engineering contractor to drive programmes across major UK and Ireland projects. You will develop, manage and optimise complex project programmes from pre-construction through to completion.

Working closely with senior leadership, project teams and clients, you will provide critical insight into performance, risks and delivery strategies while supporting tender and pre-construction activities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven planning experience within construction, infrastructure, building services or MEP environments.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and the full construction lifecycle.
• Advanced proficiency with Asta Powerproject.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence project outcomes through proactive planning and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of detailed project programmes from pre-construction through to completion.
• Create and maintain construction, procurement, commissioning and resource-loaded schedules.
• Identify critical path activities, programme risks and key project constraints.
• Monitor project performance against agreed milestones, highlighting potential delays and mitigation strategies.
• Produce programme reports, progress updates and planning dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Support project teams with recovery planning, change management and programme optimisation.
• Conduct regular site visits to validate progress and ensure programme accuracy.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to tender planning, sequencing strategies and bid submissions for future projects.

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Planner for a leading construction and engineering contractor to drive programmes across major UK and Ireland projects. You will develop, manage and optimise complex project programmes from pre-construction through to completion.

Working closely with senior leadership, project teams and clients, you will provide critical insight into performance, risks and delivery strategies while supporting tender and pre-construction activities.