Planner

Job Title: Construction Planner

Location: London (with travel covered)

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Travel Allowance + Standard Pension + Benefits

Company Overview

We are working with a leading Tier 2 contractor with a turnover of £600m, renowned for delivering exceptional projects across London and the South East. The company is continuing its growth trajectory and has a strong pipeline of large-scale residential developments, RC frame schemes, and student accommodation projects ranging from £50m to £100m in value.

Role Overview

I am looking for experienced Construction Planners to join the team and play a key role in developing and managing construction programmes from pre-construction through to project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planner to work on high-value, complex residential projects and make a tangible impact on their successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project programmes using industry-standard planning software.

• Work closely with the project management team to ensure programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with contractual requirements.

• Provide planning input during tender submissions and pre-construction phases.

• Identify potential delays, risks, and opportunities and report findings to senior management.

• Collaborate with site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.

• Prepare progress reports and support project reviews.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (essential).

• Proven experience as a Planner within a main contractor environment.

• Strong background in residential projects, including RC frame and student accommodation developments.

• Experience working on projects valued £50m – £100m.

• Proficient in planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary – up to £80,000 (DOE)

• Travel expenses covered

• Standard pension contribution

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to work on prestigious, large-scale London projects with a leading contractor