Senior Planner in London

Senior Planner – Joinery & Interior Fit-Out

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Planner to establish and maintain effective planning and programming systems across multiple new build and interior fit-out projects. This is a key role for a dynamic, forward-thinking specialist contractor, offering the opportunity to work on high-profile and iconic projects.

The Role:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction programming, a broad technical knowledge of the construction process, and a third-level construction-related qualification. You will be commercially aware, with strong leadership and people management skills, and the ability to influence project teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Estimating team with tender programmes and Method Statements.
• Provide programmes for job estimations, highlighting potential constraints and risks to the completion timetable.
• Work with project teams, including design, procurement, and manufacture, to prepare comprehensive planning information for new project start-ups, including sequence of operations, dependencies, resources, and subcontractor/material procurement.
• Update project programmes and plans with site feedback on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, covering internal teams, supply chain, and subcontractor works.
• Advise project teams of critical changes to priorities or risks (early warning notices) and recommend actions to maintain targets.
• Control and record programme revisions.
• Provide regular progress evaluation and commentary to the Planning Manager and Senior Management Team, including drop-line analysis, critical path delay analysis, KPI tracking, and exception reporting.
• Identify techniques to improve estimating, planning, and cost control on current and future projects.
• Undertake additional duties and projects within your knowledge, experience, or competency.

Additional Requirement:

Travel to UK and overseas sites will be required as part of this role.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, training and personal development opportunities, and a range of initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance.

Core Benefits Include:

• Additional holidays
• Enhanced pension
• Health Cash Plan
• Length of service awards
• Employee wellness programme
• Flexible working / working from home scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

If you are a motivated Senior Planner ready to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and innovative contractor.

Senior Planner – Joinery & Interior Fit-Out

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