Senior Planner

Job description

Job Title: Senior Planner (Construction Fit-Out)

Location: London (South Coast Project)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a well-established construction business. This role will initially be based on a major project in the South Coast for the first 12 months, before transitioning to a London office, supporting projects nationwide.

This is a site- and office-based role where you will provide a professional and effective planning and programming service across both pre-construction and live project environments.

We are specifically seeking candidates with strong construction fit-out experience and proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain detailed construction programmes for both tender and live project stages

Produce tender programmes, methodologies, and sequencing strategies to support bid submissions

Work closely with estimating teams to ensure programmes align with cost plans and project strategies

Update project schedules based on site progress and feedback

Perform critical path analysis and provide accurate, timely progress reports

Integrate design, procurement, and construction activities within programme schedules

Lead change management processes, including assessing programme impacts and advising on Extension of Time (EOT) claims

Identify risks, delays, and constraints early, implementing mitigation strategies

Establish and monitor performance measurement systems, including:

Critical Path Analysis

Earned Value Analysis

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Produce and manage time-related preliminaries, including analysis of supplier and subcontractor inputs

Present programmes and methodologies at internal and client settlement meetings

Key Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience as a Planner/Senior Planner within the construction fit-out and refurbishment sector

Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject

Solid understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and programme management

Experience working on fast-paced projects in live environments

Knowledge of common construction contracts and planning obligations

Strong commercial awareness and ability to align programmes with project budgets

Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Desirable:

Experience working on national or multi-site projects

Familiarity with NEC or JCT forms of contract

Experience in change management and delay analysis

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile, fast-paced fit-out projects

Clear career progression opportunities

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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