Senior Planner

Job Description

Senior Planner - Education & DfE Projects | Major UK Contractor

An established, financially secure UK contractor with a strong reputation in the education sector is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a growing planning team. With a busy, long-term pipeline of Department for Education (DfE) projects, this role offers genuine career progression and long-term stability.

This is a key appointment for someone who wants to be involved in high-profile, technically complex education schemes while developing their career within a supportive, forward-thinking business.

The Opportunity

• Work on DfE-funded education projects from pre-construction through delivery
• Join a company with a healthy order book and strong financial backing
• Be part of a business investing heavily in people, systems, and long-term growth
• Clear and realistic career progression into Planning Manager / Head of Planning routes
• Collaborative working environment with direct access to senior leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain robust project programmes (Primavera P6)
• Support bid and pre-construction planning for education schemes
• Work closely with project, commercial, and site teams to drive programme certainty
• Provide progress updates, scenario planning, and programme risk analysis
• Influence project strategy and sequencing from an early stage

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within main contracting
• Strong background in education or public sector projects (DfE experience highly beneficial)
• Excellent working knowledge of P6
• Commercially aware, proactive, and confident working across multiple stakeholders

Why This Role Stands Out

• Consistent flow of secured work — not a short-term hire
• Exposure to meaningful, legacy projects that make a real social impact
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and strong benefits package

If you are seeking a new career challenge in Planning and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV or contact Francesca Cainelli on .