Senior Project Planner

About the Role

Our client, a leading Tier 1 contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join their UK Construction team on a landmark high-rise residential scheme in Battersea. This is a key role within a major London project, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of planning and project controls across both preconstruction and delivery phases.

You will play a pivotal role in setting and maintaining planning standards, driving programme performance, and providing clear, structured reporting to senior stakeholders. This position suits a planner who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can lead from the front.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the baseline contract programme, covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring full logic links and a clearly defined critical path
• Develop and manage the construction (target) programme, identifying opportunities for improvement against the contract programme
• Prepare detailed tender event programmes for subcontract procurement, incorporating design release and lead-in activities
• Maintain and manage programme documentation within the Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Provide programme insight and support to the wider project and senior management teams
• Develop 4D planning models and/or 2D phasing plans to clearly demonstrate build sequence, logistics, and methodology
• Support the production of project preliminaries, including staff resource planning, logistics strategies, and temporary works requirements
• Engage with the supply chain to develop and validate programme inputs, including design, procurement, construction durations, and resource planning
• Identify programme risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies and managing float and time risk allowances

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong background in construction planning within a Tier 1 or major project environment
• Proven experience on high-rise residential or similarly complex schemes
• Proficiency in planning and programme software (e.g. Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject)
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Attractive bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Clear and genuine career progression within a strong pipeline of major London projects