At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and manage construction programmes using advanced BIM models.
- Company: Leading contractor delivering major construction projects across the UK.
- Benefits: Travel allowance, bonus, pension, private medical insurance, and career progression.
- Other info: Clear progression opportunities into Senior Planner and Planning Manager roles.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment where your planning skills make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction planning with strong BIM knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 120000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Planner to join a leading contractor delivering major construction projects across the UK. This role is specifically suited to a planner who understands how projects are actually built – not just sequenced. This position is ideal for planners who can take a federated BIM model, understand interfaces and installation logic, and translate that into a fully coordinated, buildable construction programme. You'll be working in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where planning is central to delivery, not a back-office function. The business places strong emphasis on site engagement, technical understanding, and real programme ownership, offering clear progression into Senior Planner and Planning Manager roles for strong performers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage construction programmes directly informed by federated BIM models.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to align programme logic with real installation methodology.
- Coordinate complex MEP/CSA sequences and interfaces, ensuring programme certainty on a mission‑critical project.
- Identify programme risks, constraints, and clashes early, and drive practical mitigation strategies.
- Track progress on site, produce accurate reports, and support delivery teams to maintain programme integrity.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Experience as a Planner, Senior Planner, or Planning Engineer within construction.
- Strong background in planning.
- The ability to build a programme from a BIM model, not just update schedules in P6 or Asta.
- Experience on large-scale, technically complex projects (≥ £50m), ideally data centres, industrial, or high‑tech facilities.
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject, supported by real construction understanding.
Benefits
- Travel Allowance
- Bonus
- Pension
- Holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Career Progression
- Immediate Start
Senior Planner employer: The Construction Index Ltd
Join a leading contractor in Exeter, Devon, where your expertise as a Senior Planner will be valued in delivering major construction projects across the UK. With a strong emphasis on site engagement and technical understanding, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment that prioritises real programme ownership and offers clear pathways for career progression. Enjoy competitive benefits including a travel allowance, bonus, and private medical insurance, all while contributing to innovative projects that shape the future of construction.
Contact Details:
The Construction Index Ltd Recruitment Team
