Construction Planner

Construction Planner

Location: City of London

Sector: High-End Residential Development

Industry: Building and Construction

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Package

Our client is a leading residential developer delivering high-quality new build developments across London and the South East.

The Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed construction programmes from pre-construction through to completion.

Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, technical staff, subcontractors, and site teams, you will ensure programmes remain accurate, achievable, and aligned with project milestones.

• Develop programmes from first principles
• Define critical path activities, milestones, and sequencing
• Ensure programmes meet contractual requirements

• Update live project programmes through regular site visits
• Monitor progress against programme
• Integrate subcontractor programmes into the master programme
• Produce weekly progress reports and planning updates

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and site management
• Review subcontractor programmes for accuracy and compliance
• Attend planning meetings, progress reviews, and client meetings
• Present programme updates to internal and external stakeholders

• Identify programme risks and delays
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans
• Monitor critical path activities
• Support project teams with programme-related decisions

• Experience on new build residential developments (essential)
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and project life cycles
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• High-end residential experience
• Site-based planning experience
• Experience working for a developer or main contractor

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing residential developer delivering prestigious projects across London.

You’ll work on high-quality developments within a collaborative team, with excellent long-term career progression opportunities.

• Travel allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Professional development and training
• Permanent, full-time position
• Collaborative working environment