Senior Planner - Construction & Engineering Projects
Location: Central London
Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
We're seeking an experienced and driven Senior Planner to lead project planning efforts across high-value construction and engineering projects in Central London. You'll play a key role in supporting complex operational delivery, ensuring successful project execution through detailed, efficient, and forward-thinking planning strategies.
The Role
As Senior Planner, you'll take ownership of planning across multiple project phases-from tender and design through to delivery and handover. You'll support operational teams, mentor junior planners, and provide critical guidance on sequencing, resource loading, and programme management. Your expertise will directly influence project success and commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Asta PowerProject (and P6 if applicable)
Identify scope, constraints, and contract requirements
Provide planning support across tender, design, procurement, and construction phases
Reconcile plant, labour, and material requirements with internal and subcontractor teams
Monitor progress, produce reports, and present key data to project leaders and stakeholders
Collaborate with operational leads to maintain alignment between project progress and programme expectations
Champion best practices in planning, drive continuous improvement, and record lessons learned
Lead and support junior planners within the team
Ensure planning strategies align with commercial and delivery objectives
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills:
6-8 years of project planning experience in construction or building services
Strong knowledge of operational planning systems and project delivery cycles
Advanced user of Asta PowerProject; P6 experience desirable
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage and develop others (trainees/graduates)
Commercially aware, analytical, and solutions-focused
Highly organised and able to perform under pressure
Qualifications:
HNC or Degree in Construction or Building Services Engineering (preferred)
5 GCSEs (C/5+) including Maths and English
Strong proficiency in planning and reporting tools
If you're a strategic planner with the skills and experience to shape the success of major projects-and want to make a tangible impact in a high-performing team-we'd love to hear from you.
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