Location: Battersea, London
Salary: Up to £120k plus Bonus and Package
Job Title: Senior Planner
Project: High Rise Residential
Our client, a leading Tier 1 contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join their UK Construction team on a landmark high‑rise residential scheme in Battersea. This is a key role within a major London project, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of planning and project controls across both pre‑construction and delivery phases. You will play a pivotal role in setting and maintaining planning standards, driving programme performance, and providing clear, structured reporting to senior stakeholders. This position suits a planner who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments and can lead from the front.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the baseline contract programme, covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring full logic links and a clearly defined critical path
- Develop and manage the construction (target) programme, identifying opportunities for improvement against the contract programme
- Prepare detailed tender event programmes for subcontract procurement, incorporating design release and lead‑in activities
- Maintain and manage programme documentation within the Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring accuracy and accessibility
- Provide programme insight and support to the wider project and senior management teams
- Develop 4D planning models and/or 2D phasing plans to clearly demonstrate build sequence, logistics, and methodology
- Support the production of project preliminaries, including staff resource planning, logistics strategies, and temporary works requirements
- Engage with the supply chain to develop and validate programme inputs, including design, procurement, construction durations, and resource planning
- Identify programme risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies and managing float and time risk allowances
Requirements
- Relevant degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong background in construction planning within a Tier 1 or major project environment
- Proven experience on high‑rise residential or similarly complex schemes
- Proficiency in planning and programme software (e.g. Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject)
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)
What’s On Offer
- Highly competitive salary
- Attractive bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Clear and genuine career progression within a strong pipeline of major London projects
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking contractor delivering some of London’s most significant schemes, where your expertise will directly influence successful project outcomes.
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