Construction Planner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 March 2026
LOCATION
City of London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£75,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Construction Planning Asta Powerproject Programme Management Project Delivery Commercial Awareness Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Location: City of London

Salary: £55000 - £75000 per annum + + car allowance & package

Sector: Planning and Project Controls, Construction, Planning and Project Controls, Planning

Type: Permanent

Contact: Matt Lilburn

Job Published: about 8 hours ago

Title: Construction Planner

A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join their London team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the capital, playing a key role throughout the full project lifecycle-from tender stage through to final completion. The successful candidate will split their time between the company's London office and various project sites across the city, working closely with project teams to ensure robust planning, effective programme management, and successful project delivery. Projects cover a wide range of build sectors and are typically valued between £10-50m. This is an excellent opportunity offering a varied role with exposure to a wide range of projects and the chance to work alongside an experienced and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage construction programmes from tender through to completion
  • Work with pre-construction teams to produce tender programmes and methodologies
  • Monitor progress, update programmes and highlight risks or delays
  • Provide planning support to project teams and senior stakeholders
  • Attend site and project meetings and contribute to delivery strategy

Requirements

  • Strong experience in construction planning gained within a UK main contracting environment.
  • Proven track record working on building projects from tender through to completion.
  • Excellent Asta Powerproject skills with the ability to develop and manage detailed programmes.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of how construction projects are delivered.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both in an office environment and on site.

What's on Offer

  • £55-75,000 per annum
  • Annual car allowance or choice of company car
  • Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Long-term career development within an experienced and supportive team
  • Plus other great benefits.

If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on [contact hidden] for further information quoting reference 73152.

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