Job Title: Senior Planner Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 per annum Location: Central London Experience Required: Minimum 10 years (Tier One contractor background essential)

About the Role

Our client, a leading main contractor, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Planner to join their team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for overseeing planning functions across major, high-value construction projects.

Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in project delivery, ensuring programmes are robust, realistic, and aligned with client expectations across complex Central London schemes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the development and management of detailed project programmes from pre-construction through to completion * Work closely with project teams, including commercial, design, and site teams, to ensure programme alignment * Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and implement mitigation strategies * Produce and maintain accurate reports, including progress updates, delay analysis, and programme reviews * Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing clear and professional planning insights * Review and challenge subcontractor programmes to ensure feasibility and compliance * Ensure all planning activities align with project requirements and contractual obligations * Contribute to risk management processes, identifying and addressing programme-related risks * Support bid and tender stages with programme development and planning input

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years' experience in a planning role within construction * Proven background working with a Tier One contractor is essential * Strong experience working on large-scale, complex construction projects in Central London * Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject * Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and project lifecycles * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work to tight deadlines * A proactive, solutions-driven approach

Working Pattern

Based in Central London Combination of office-based and site-based working

Benefits

Competitive salary of £80,000 - £120,000 depending on experience * Travel allowance * Bonus scheme * Pension contribution * Ongoing professional development and training * Collaborative and supportive team environment