Site-based Senior Construction Planner for Major UK Project

Gold Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£55-75,000 salary basis

Company car or annual car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Clear long-term career progression

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join a major £500m new build project in Southampton. The role is site-based within an established planning and delivery team, providing hands-on planning support to ensure the programme aligns with milestones.

The ideal candidate has UK main contractor experience, strong knowledge of planning processes, and proficiency in Asta Powerproject. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential to drive on-site delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Planner / Site Planner in UK main contracting.
• Strong site-based planning experience within a UK main contracting environment.
• Experience working on major new build construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, methodologies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Provide hands-on planning support to the site delivery team.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors to monitor programme performance.
• Ensure programmes accurately reflect construction methodologies, sequencing and site conditions.
• Coordinate construction activities across multiple disciplines and work packages.
• Attend progress and planning meetings, providing clear programme updates and recommendations.
• Support the project team with short-term, medium-term and long-term planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve sequencing, productivity and overall project delivery.

Skills

Site-based planning experience

Construction planning principles

Stakeholder management

Proactive approach

Education

Relevant construction/engineering/planning qualification

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Gold Group is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join a major £500m new build project in Southampton. The role is site-based within an established planning and delivery team, providing hands-on planning support to ensure the programme aligns with milestones.

The ideal candidate has UK main contractor experience, strong knowledge of planning processes, and proficiency in Asta Powerproject. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential to drive on-site delivery.