Senior Planner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bristol
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

Planning Management Tender Programme Development Asta Power Projects NEC Contracts JCT Contracts Collaborative Planning Supply Chain Engagement Construction Logistics Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Planner

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Senior Planner to join the team in Bristol and Cardiff. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

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. We are one of the UK’s most successful Tier 1 contractors, part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Key Details

  • Title: Senior Planner
  • Location: Bristol Office, but will be required to support Bristol and Cardiff office pre con and sites.
  • Contract type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Applications close: 30 June 2026
  • Functions: Operations

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and talented Senior Planner to provide planning management and support to both pre-contract (tender) and contract operations (live projects). Key responsibilities include:

  • Plan construction works from first principles.
  • Develop and produce fully logic linked and integrated tender programmes.
  • Engage with supply chain and team members to achieve optimum programme and build solutions.
  • Produce method statements, answers to quality questions, and ensure alignment with pricing.
  • Develop logistic plans, phasing plans, 4D elements and CGI production.
  • Produce tender deliverables as per Tender Activity Programme timescales.
  • Generate and contribute to the Prelim Book during tender stage.
  • Manage and update construction programme and communicate to stakeholders.
  • Experience with JCT and NEC forms of contract.
  • Manage change events into the programme and support entitlement under contract.
  • Assist project managers and site teams with onsite planning and reporting.
  • Chair and lead Collaborative Planning sessions.

Requirements

  • Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in Building Studies or related subject.
  • Significant experience in main contracting market on projects between £10 and £80 million.
  • A full UK driving licence is essential.
  • Ideally Asta Power Projects experience.
  • Ability to work proactively and deliver to business standard.

What We Offer

  • Pension scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Private healthcare cover
  • Life assurance up to 4 times basic salary
  • Recognition for professional qualifications
  • Mental wellbeing and employee support
  • High street discounts via people portal
  • Long service awards
  • Sharesave plan
  • Incentive scheme
  • Enhanced family leave

Equality and Diversity

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants fairly. We encourage applicants regardless of background. Unfortunately, we are unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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