Senior Planner

Planner (ASTA Powerproject) – Tier 1 Main Contractor Background Required

DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

You currently live within approximately 1 hour of Swindon.

You have recent Planning experience with a Tier 1 or established Main Contractor delivering NEW BUILD BUILDING projects.

You are an experienced user of ASTA Powerproject. (P6-only experience is NOT suitable.)

You have the permanent right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applications that do not meet the above criteria will not be considered.

Location:

Swindon (3 days office) / Home (1 day) / Site & Project Visits (1 day)

Salary:
Up to £90,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Sector:
Main Contracting / New Build Construction / Healthcare

Start Date:

ASAP

Planner – The Company

This is a genuinely unique opportunity for an experienced Planner to join a leading healthcare provider that is creating its own in-house construction delivery team.

The organisation operates some of the most prestigious healthcare facilities in the UK and has committed to delivering a long-term programme of major capital investment, with over £500 million of future construction projects already secured.

Projects include £50m+ ultra-high-specification new build healthcare facilities, major extensions, specialist medical buildings and associated works.

Unlike a traditional main contractor, all projects are delivered within the wider group. This creates a genuinely collaborative environment without the pressures of competitive tendering, unrealistic programmes or low-margin contracting. Instead, the focus is firmly on quality, innovation and delivering exceptional buildings.

The first flagship project is a £70m+ new build healthcare facility in the Winchester area, with a substantial pipeline of major developments to follow.

Planner

– The Role

This role is specifically suited to an experienced Main Contractor Planner with strong ASTA Powerproject experience delivering new build building projects.

You will be involved from project inception through to completion, developing and managing programmes from the earliest design stages through procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover.

Working closely with the Project Directors, Design Team and Construction Teams, you will become a key member of a growing in-house construction division delivering some of the UK’s most technically challenging healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

* Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes using ASTA Powerproject

* Producing design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes

* Working with project teams during feasibility and pre-construction

* Developing master programmes across multiple major projects

* Producing short, medium and long-term construction programmes

* Monitoring progress against programme and identifying risks and opportunities

* Producing programme updates and progress reports

* Undertaking site visits to monitor progress and programme performance

* Developing recovery programmes where required

* Reviewing subcontractor and consultant programmes

* Providing programme analysis, sequencing advice and construction methodology input

* Supporting project teams with logistics and resource planning

* Producing reports and presentations for senior stakeholders

* Contributing to project strategy, phasing and delivery planning

Planner

– The Person

To be considered, you should possess:

Previous experience as a Planner working for a Tier 1 or established Main Contractor

Strong ASTA Powerproject experience (essential)

Proven experience delivering new build building projects from pre-construction through to completion

Experience on projects typically valued £30m+

Strong understanding of building construction methodologies, sequencing and logistics

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The ability to work closely with operational, commercial and design teams

This role is NOT suitable for candidates whose background is primarily:

Civils

Infrastructure

Highways

Rail

Utilities

Heavy Engineering

P6-only Planning

Experience with in healthcare, commercial, residential,…