Senior Planner in West Midlands

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading construction team based in the Midlands. This is a hybrid role offering a balance between office, site, and remote working, with a strong focus on both tender and live project environments.

Salary & Package

• Salary: Competitive
• Travel: Fully expensed
• Bonus: 7.5% annual bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance

Role Responsibilities

• Lead planning input across tender and live construction projects
• Develop, review, and manage project programmes at pre-construction stage
• Provide strategic planning support to bid teams
• Audit and review live project programmes prepared by Project Managers
• Ensure programme accuracy, logic, and compliance with project requirements
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities within project timelines
• Support project teams with programme improvements and recovery strategies
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and site teams to maintain programme integrity

Working Arrangement

• Midlands-based office (1–2 days per week)
• 1 day per week on site
• Flexible/home working for remaining days

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the construction industry
• Strong experience across both pre-construction (tender) and live project environments
• Experience working in a Main Contracting environment.
• Demonstrable experience auditing and reviewing programmes, not just producing them
• Essential: Proficiency in both Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and project delivery
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical capability
• Confident in challenging and improving existing programmes
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

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