Senior Planner - #2143177

Title: Senior Planner (fit out)
Location: Centra London (hybrid)
Salary: £(phone number removed) + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading main contractor based in London, with an impressive track record of delivering high-quality CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects across the capital.

You'll join an established and highly experienced team at an exciting time for the business, with a strong pipeline of projects across London. The role will provide excellent variety, with involvement across both the tender and contract stages, giving you the opportunity to influence projects from the early bid phase through to successful delivery. Projects will typically range in value from £5m to £30m, providing exposure to a diverse portfolio of complex and fast-paced commercial fit-out schemes.

Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams, you'll take ownership of developing and managing robust programmes, supporting tender submissions and subsequently driving programme performance once projects move into delivery. You'll play an important role in developing construction methodologies, sequencing works, identifying programme risks and opportunities, and ensuring key milestones are achieved.

We're looking for a Senior Planner with strong CAT A and CAT B office fit-out experience, gained within a UK main contracting environment. You'll be proficient in Asta Powerproject and have a strong understanding of construction sequencing and programme management. The ability to communicate effectively with project teams, clients and senior stakeholders is essential, as is a proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of your programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing contractor with an exciting portfolio of London projects. You'll be working alongside an experienced team, with excellent exposure to both pre-construction and live projects, while having the opportunity to further develop your career within a business that is continuing to strengthen its position in the London fit-out market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes for CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects.
• Provide planning support throughout both tender and contract stages.
• Produce tender programmes, methodologies and sequencing strategies to support successful bids.
• Develop baseline programmes and manage updates throughout the construction phase.
• Work closely with commercial, design, procurement and site teams to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• Ensure programmes accurately reflect construction methodology, sequencing and project requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planner / Senior Planner within the UK construction industry.
• Strong CAT A and CAT B office fit-out experience is essential.
• Previous experience working for a UK main contractor.
• Experience working on projects valued between £5m-£30m.
• Proficient user of Asta Powerproject.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, sequencing and critical path analysis.
• Experience working across both tender and live contract stages.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pre-construction and project delivery teams.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to programme management.

What's on Offer

• Basic salary circa £(phone number removed) per annum
• £6,000 annual car allowance
• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 74866.

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