Senior Planner

Job description

Senior Planner - Education & DfE Projects | Major UK Contractor

An established, financially secure UK contractor with a strong reputation in the education sector is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a growing planning team. With a busy, long-term pipeline of Department for Education (DfE) projects, this role offers genuine career progression and long-term stability.

This is a key appointment for someone who wants to be involved in high-profile, technically complex education schemes while developing their career within a supportive, forward-thinking business.

The Opportunity

• Work on DfE-funded education projects from pre-construction through delivery
• Join a company with a healthy order book and strong financial backing
• Be part of a business investing heavily in people, systems, and long-term growth
• Clear and realistic career progression into Planning Manager / Head of Planning routes
• Collaborative working environment with direct access to senior leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain robust project programmes (Primavera P6)
• Support bid and pre-construction planning for education schemes
• Work closely with project, commercial, and site teams to drive programme certainty
• Provide progress updates, scenario planning, and programme risk analysis
• Influence project strategy and sequencing from an early stage

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within main contracting
• Strong background in education or public sector projects (DfE experience highly beneficial)
• Excellent working knowledge of P6
• Commercially aware, proactive, and confident working across multiple stakeholders

Why This Role Stands Out

• Consistent flow of secured work — not a short-term hire
• Exposure to meaningful, legacy projects that make a real social impact
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and strong benefits package

If you are seeking a new career challenge in Planning and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV or contact Francesca Cainelli on 0207 288 0166.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English