b Overview /b p As Senior Planner, you will translate multi‑disciplinary inputs into deliverable programmes for fabrication, delivery and erection of structural steel projects. You’ll sit across Estimating, Commercial, Production and Construction to create realistic, resource‑aware schedules and highlight risks early. You’ll drive sequence optimization, tracking progress and communicating priorities to the wider team. This role offers influence across UK and Europe projects in a long‑standing structural steel specialist environment. You’ll shape how projects are delivered by ensuring plans align with real world fabrication and site constraints. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Company pension /li li Sick pay scheme /li li Health plan /li li Cycle to Work scheme /li li Share Save scheme /li li Option to purchase additional holidays /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Develop detailed tender, pre-construction and live project programmes using Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6 /li li Build programmes around fabrication, construction, resources and sequencing requirements /li li Coordinate information from Estimating, Commercial, Production and Construction to create a single delivery programme /li li Identify critical paths, dependencies, risks and constraints and address them proactively /li li Challenge assumptions and collaborate with operations to find practical alternatives /li li Maintain programmes throughout the project lifecycle and communicate progress and key dates to the team /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Significant experience in project planning or programming within construction, structural steelwork or project-led environments /li li Strong experience with Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6 /li li Proven ability to produce detailed programmes from multi-discipline information /li li Solid understanding of programme logic, dependencies, critical path analysis and sequencing /li li Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender/project documentation /li li Experience meeting demanding tender and project deadlines /li li Confidence to coordinate and challenge information across teams /li li Structural steel, fabrication or engineering experience advantageous /li /ul ul li cross-functional collaboration /li li problem-solving /li li communication /li li Asta Powerproject /li li Primavera P6 /li li critical path analysis /li /ul
Senior Planner employer: Novax Recruitment
Join a well-established structural steel specialist in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, where your role as an Estimator will not only involve precise calculations but also foster meaningful client relationships. With over 75 years of industry experience, the company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and benefits such as a health plan and a cycle to work scheme, all while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and involvement in diverse projects across the UK and Europe.
