At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning for a landmark high-rise residential project in Battersea.
- Company: Join a leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of major projects.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, attractive bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Clear career progression opportunities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant London schemes and drive project success.
- Qualifications: Degree in construction or engineering and experience in high-rise residential planning.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Battersea, London
Salary: Up to £120k plus Bonus and Package
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.
Contact Details:
Cobalt Talent -Remote Service Recruitment Team
