Project Planner in London

Project Planner – Site Based (Fixed-Term Contract)

Recruiting on behalf of a leading demolition contractor

Contract: Approx. 30-week fixed-term contract

Location: Site Based – Trawsfynydd.

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 per annum

Reporting to: Contracts Director

About the OpportunityESD Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading UK demolition and deconstruction contractor delivering complex projects within highly regulated environments, including the nuclear and infrastructure sectors.

The business is recognised for its strong safety culture, technical expertise, and ability to successfully deliver major, long-term, site-based works. Operating on some of the UK\’s most challenging projects, they work closely with clients, regulators, and third-party stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of planning, compliance, and delivery.

Role OverviewThe Project Planner will be site based and responsible for undertaking planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring activities on a large-scale demolition and deconstruction project.

The role requires strong experience in producing, maintaining, and reporting on NEC4-compliant programmes, working closely with project teams and external stakeholders to ensure programme certainty throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Produce, update, and manage detailed programmes of works

Develop programmes from first principles

Apply three-point estimating, time risk allowances, and risk-adjusted scheduling

Monitor progress, collect site data, and produce performance reportsMaintain accurate and up-to-date schedules throughout the duration of the project

Review progress with the project team and report variances

Attend project meetings with internal teams, clients, and third parties

Ensure programme data accuracy and integrity

Skills & Experience

Proven experience planning major demolition and deconstruction projects

Experience working on complex construction projects at project level

Strong understanding of NEC4 programming requirements

Proficient in planning software including:

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Qualifications

Construction-related Bachelor\’s degree

MCIOB (desirable)

Nuclear sector experience (highly desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Ability to obtain site-level security clearance (essential)

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