Senior Planner

Job ref: 264716Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EnglandContract: PermanentSalary: 60,000 - 100,000 per yearSector: ["Building", "Construction and Infrastructure"]Posted: 2026-10-22Consultant: Lewis Clewlow ApplyWe have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner in the Southern Region of our clients Building Division.

Location - Hoddesdon, with regular site visits and hybrid working available. A full UK driving licence is essential. As a Senior Planner in the Building Division, you’ll play a pivotal role in both the Pre-Construction and Construction Delivery teams, driving the success of projects ranging from 1M to 100M in Commercial, Education, Health & Life Sciences and Defence sectors Your strategic insight and technical know-how will ensure that every programme is robust, regularly monitored and updated to suit the needs of each project.

What You’ll Be Doing In this dynamic and influential role, you’ll be at the heart of project planning, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with client expectations.

Your responsibilities will include

Develop and produce fully logic linked and integrated ‘bid winning’ tender programmes comprising the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover strategies that are compliant with tender requirements, design and chosen methodology without assistance.

Visiting sites regularly to provide hands-on planning support and resolve challenges. Monitoring progress and identifying risks early, ensuring proactive solutions are in place. Providing expert planning advice across multiple projects, influencing outcomes and driving excellence.

About you Bring proven experience in construction planning within the main contracting sector (experience on Stadia development also beneficial)Have a strong track record of working on tenders and live projects valued between 1M and 100M.

Are highly proficient in Asta Powerproject and ideally with experience with P6. Possess an understanding of JCT and NEC contract conditions and their impact on planning. Have a construction related qualification. Are a confident communicator and strategic thinker, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply with you CV attached for consideration.

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