Senior Project Planner

Location: Battersea, London

Salary: Up to £120k plus Bonus and Package

Job Title: Senior Planner

Project: High Rise Residential

Our client, a leading Tier 1 contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join their UK Construction team on a landmark high‑rise residential scheme in Battersea. This is a key role within a major London project, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of planning and project controls across both pre‑construction and delivery phases. You will play a pivotal role in setting and maintaining planning standards, driving programme performance, and providing clear, structured reporting to senior stakeholders.

This position suits a planner who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments and can lead from the front.

• Lead the development of the baseline contract programme, covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring full logic links and a clearly defined critical path
• Develop and manage the construction (target) programme, identifying opportunities for improvement against the contract programme
• Prepare detailed tender event programmes for subcontract procurement, incorporating design release and lead‑in activities
• Maintain and manage programme documentation within the Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Provide programme insight and support to the wider project and senior management teams
• Develop 4D planning models and/or 2D phasing plans to clearly demonstrate build sequence, logistics, and methodology
• Support the production of project preliminaries, including staff resource planning, logistics strategies, and temporary works requirements
• Engage with the supply chain to develop and validate programme inputs, including design, procurement, construction durations, and resource planning
• Identify programme risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies and managing float and time risk allowances

• Relevant degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong background in construction planning within a Tier 1 or major project environment
• Proven experience on high‑rise residential or similarly complex schemes
• Proficiency in planning and programme software (e.g. Primavera P6, Asta Power project)
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)

• Highly competitive salary
• Attractive bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Clear and genuine career progression within a strong pipeline of major London projects

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking contractor delivering some of London's most significant schemes, where your expertise will directly influence successful project outcomes.