Planner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Welwyn Garden City
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Asta Power Projects Construction Planning Cost Management Supply Chain Coordination Value Engineering Site Logistics Communication Skills CSCS Card

FULL DESCRIPTION

Planner

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Welwyn Garden City (Project Based, with flexibility for occasional remote working)

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

Applications Close: 29 August 2025

Functions: Operations

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Investors in People Platinum employer providing national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets. Together, we create great results for our customers, partners and people. We are one of the UK’S most successful Tier 1 contractors. As a progressive and ambitious company, our employees benefit from a safe and rewarding working environment. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a UK construction and regeneration group.

About the Role

You will be working within our Construction London & Home Counties business, this position will involve a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Effectively manage the planning process with strong commercial awareness and strategic insight.
  • Create pre-construction and construction programmes that are auditable and based on verified outputs and sequences or supported by consultation with our supply chain.
  • Regularly monitor programmes, keeping the project teams informed of progress.
  • Advise the project teams on programme and logistical implications arising from design changes.
  • Prepare comprehensive planning reports that outline key project milestones and programme dates.
  • Produce site logistics plans that are easy to understand and reflect a rigorous planning approach.
  • Identify and present alternative construction methods—including Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), innovative practices, and value engineering opportunities—to the project team particularly at work winning stage.
  • Develop clear planning commentaries that demonstrate a solid understanding of the project approach and execution strategy.

Ideally You Will Have

  • Asta Power Projects experience
  • Significant experience in the main contracting market with experience of working on multiple project schemes between £10 and £80 million.
  • Strong command of written and spoken English.
  • Solid mathematical ability.
  • On-site construction experience.

What Are We Looking For?

As an experienced Planner, you will have the ability to break down complex projects into manageable components. Capable of performing complex calculations related to quantities, outputs, and durations. Skilled in establishing logical and efficient construction sequences. Able to clearly explain complex concepts, share relevant information, and contribute meaningfully to both internal and external discussions.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Minimum Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., HNC/NVQ4).
  • Progressing toward MCIOB accreditation.
  • Possession of a valid and appropriate CSCS card.

What Can We Offer You?

Working in our Northern Home Counties business, you will be part of a growing and dynamic team. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and team focused. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People 'Two Ticks' accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. For assistance during recruitment, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Apply via the link: .

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