Construction Planner

Senior Planner

Location: London Gatwick Airport (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Job Type: Permanent (Full Time)

Salary: £70,000pa - £78,000pa

Benefits: 5% Welcome Bonus, £4,750 Flex Allowance, Up to 20% Annual Bonus and other Excellent Benefits

The Role:

As a Senior Construction Planner, you'll sit at the heart of Gatwick's capital delivery programme, providing a full planning service across a diverse portfolio of high-value projects, typically £50m+.

From runway resurfacing and airfield works to major civil and infrastructure schemes, you'll see first-hand the impact of your work in a live operational environment.

You'll also act as a trusted expert, supporting and mentoring junior planners while collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and wider stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

Day to day responsibilities:

Reporting to the Programme Planning Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining robust, integrated delivery schedules with clear milestones and interfaces
• Monitoring programme performance, identifying critical activities and producing recovery plans where required
• Engaging with contractors, project managers, engineers and subcontractors to track progress and resolve issues
• Providing expert planning advice and promoting best practice across the team
• Supporting risk management and mitigation through effective schedule analysis and reporting

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a proactive, adaptable planner who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. You'll bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner on projects typically valued £20m+
• A relevant qualification or strong analytical experience within a STEM or construction-related field
• Strong experience using Primavera P6, MS Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Experience managing complex programmes with multiple stakeholders
• Experience working in a live environment (desirable, but airport experience not essential)

What's in It for You?

We offer a highly competitive and flexible reward package, designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career growth:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Up to 20% performance-based annual bonus
• £4,750 Flex Allowance
• Free staff parking & discounted rail travel
• Share matching scheme
• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• Professional training and development opportunities
• High street and restaurant discounts
• Paid volunteering days

You'll also benefit from excellent transport links, just 30 minutes from central London, with direct connections to over 100 towns and cities.