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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