Senior Construction Planner

An established construction contractor delivering major projects across the data centre, energy and infrastructure sectors is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Construction Planner to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects from tender stage through to completion, playing a key role in programme development, project controls and successful project delivery.

As a Senior Construction Planner, you'll be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining construction programmes across pre-construction, tender and live project phases. Working closely with project teams, you'll ensure programmes are robust, achievable and aligned with commercial and operational objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

* Preparing tender, pre-construction and construction programmes using Primavera P6.

* Developing and maintaining fully logic-linked programmes and managing the critical path.

* Monitoring progress against baseline programmes and producing regular programme updates.

* Preparing weekly lookahead programmes and supporting production and progress meetings.

* Identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities, recommending mitigation and recovery strategies where required.

* Producing progress reports, variance analysis and programme narratives for internal and client reporting.

* Working closely with commercial, design, procurement and site teams to ensure programmes remain accurate and achievable.

* Supporting tender submissions with planning input, methodology, sequencing and logistics.

* Reviewing subcontractor programmes and integrating them into the overall project programme.

* Assisting with change management, delay analysis and programme impact assessments.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

* Previous experience as a Senior Construction Planner within the construction industry.

* Strong experience using Primavera P6 on live construction projects.

* A solid understanding of construction sequencing, programme logic and critical path analysis.

* Experience producing tender programmes, baseline programmes, weekly updates and lookahead schedules.

* The ability to identify project risks and develop practical mitigation and recovery plans.

* Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with project teams, clients and subcontractors.

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Good commercial awareness and an understanding of how planning impacts project delivery.

Desirable Experience

* Data centre, energy, infrastructure or other complex construction project experience.

* Experience on fast-track or high-value projects.

* Knowledge of construction contracts, delay analysis and change control.

* A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline.

* Primavera P6 training or equivalent planning software experience.

What's on Offer

* Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects.

* Long-term career development with a growing contractor.

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

* Collaborative, supportive working environment.

* Exposure to high-profile projects across the UK