Senior Planner

Senior Planner We are looking for a Senior Planner to join our team on a major construction project in Bedfordshire.

This is a key role within the project leadership team, responsible for developing, managing and maintaining robust project programmes that support the successful delivery of the scheme. You will work closely with operational, commercial and design teams, providing planning expertise and strategic insight to ensure programme certainty and effective project controls throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing Developing, managing and maintaining detailed project programmes from inception through to completion

Leading programme reporting, progress monitoring and performance analysis

Identifying programme risks and opportunities, developing mitigation and recovery plans where required

Working closely with project, commercial and design teams to ensure alignment between programme and delivery objectives

Supporting project controls, change management and progress reporting processes

Producing programme updates and reports for senior stakeholders and clients

Driving best practice in planning, programme management and project controls

Supporting tender and pre-construction activities where required

What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Senior Planner within the construction industry

Strong track record of working on major construction projects

Advanced knowledge of project planning and controls methodologies

Experience using industry-standard planning software, such as Primavera P6

Ability to analyse complex information and communicate programme implications clearly

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skillsA proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams

Why Join Wates?

Be part of a major, high-profile project in Bedfordshire Work within a collaborative and high-performing project team Opportunity to influence project success from a strategic planning perspective

Clear opportunities for career development and progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Our commitment s:  Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  

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