Project Planner | Thetford

Overview

A leading construction contractor, known for delivering complex and high-profile projects across multiple sectors, is seeking a Project Planner to join their team.

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This is a key position within the pre-construction and delivery teams, providing professional planning and programming support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading on weekly progress updates, site walkarounds, and meetings with internal teams and the supply chain to produce detailed reports, as-built data, and performance metrics Creating and managing short- and mid-term programmes in collaboration with site teams and subcontractors, ensuring full resource allocation and foresight Understanding the full scope and needs of each project and client, proposing viable planning alternatives that drive project success Utilising Primavera P6 for planning tasks; knowledge of NEC contracts is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a Project Planner within the construction sector Strong working knowledge of P6 (Primavera); familiarity with ASTA Powerproject is beneficial Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Strong communication and analytical skills

What’s on Offer

Competitive base salary and bonus/profit share scheme Flexible working options Car allowance or company vehicle (dependent on role level) Travel costs covered to project locations (aligned with HMRC guidance) Extensive employee benefits including: Private medical insurance 8% employer pension contribution Health and wellbeing support 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Market-leading family leave benefits: 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave Ongoing learning and development opportunities