Senior Planner

A leading construction and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Contract Planner to support a portfolio of live and pre‑construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable planner who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the flexibility of contract work.

You’ll work closely with project, commercial, and delivery teams to develop robust programmes, monitor progress, and provide clear planning intelligence that supports successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project programmes using industry‑standard planning software.
• Support tender and pre‑construction planning activities, including methodology and sequencing.
• Monitor progress, analyse delays, and report variances against baseline programmes.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure accurate reporting and realistic forecasting.
• Provide planning input for change management, risk reviews, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare clear planning reports, dashboards, and programme narratives for internal and client use.
• Attend site visits and progress meetings as required.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner within construction, engineering, or infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project).
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and project lifecycles.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple teams.
• Able to manage workload independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Immediately available or available at short notice is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rate aligned with experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to support a strong pipeline of diverse projects.
• Professional, collaborative team environment.
• Freelance / Outside IR35 (subject to assessment)