Planner, Construction, Civil Engineering
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Environmental & Urban Planning, Construction Manager/ Foreman
Planner
- Main Contractor
Location:
Cardiff
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Package
Sector:
Main Contractor | Refurbishment | High-Rise | Fit Out
- The Company
An excellent opportunity to join a leading multi-regional main contractor experiencing significant growth across Wales and the wider UK.
The business specialises in the delivery of complex refurbishment projects, with around 70% of its current workload focused on major cladding replacement and building remediation schemes on high-rise buildings. Alongside this, they deliver a broader range of refurbishment and fit-out projects across multiple sectors.
This is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial contractor with a strong secured pipeline and ambitious plans for continued expansion. They offer an excellent environment for someone looking for genuine responsibility, exposure to technically challenging projects and strong long-term career prospects.
Planner- The Role
Based from the Cardiff office, you will work closely with the pre-construction and operational teams, providing planning support across projects from tender stage through to construction and completion.
The role would suit an experienced Planner from a main contracting background. Previous cladding or building remediation experience is not essential - candidates with strong planning experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out projects will be considered.
Key responsibilities will include:- Developing detailed tender and construction programmes
- Producing and maintaining project programmes throughout the delivery phase
- Working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams
- Reviewing construction methodology, sequencing and logistics
- Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays
- Supporting project teams with short-term and recovery programmes
- Producing programme updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Attending tender, pre-construction and project meetings
- Assessing programme risk and helping develop mitigation strategies
- Supporting multiple projects across the region where required
- The Person
- Previous planning experience within a main contractor
- Experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out construction projects
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodology
- Experience producing tender and live construction programmes
- Competent with industry-standard planning software
- Commercially aware with strong communication skills
- Able to work effectively with both pre-construction and operational teams
- The Reward
- £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive company package
- Technically interesting and high-profile refurbishment projects
- Strong secured pipeline of work
- Fast-growing and entrepreneurial working environment
- Excellent long-term career and progression opportunity
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