Title: Senior Planner – Major Construction Project
Location: West London
Salary: £80-100,000 + package
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading UK main contractor on a prestigious £200m construction project in West London. This is a site-based position, offering the chance to play a critical role in the successful delivery of a complex scheme within a live, operational environment.
As Senior Planner, you will be a key member of the project leadership team, taking ownership of the planning function and ensuring the project programme is robust, realistic, and effectively managed throughout the construction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and manage fully integrated project programmes from pre-construction through to completion
* Lead short-, medium-, and long-term planning activities to support efficient project delivery
* Monitor progress against programme, identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
* Produce detailed look-ahead schedules and phasing plans to support site operations
* Provide programme updates, progress reports, and forecasts to the project team and senior stakeholders
* Support change management, including delay analysis and programme impact assessments
* Work closely with commercial and delivery teams to ensure alignment with project objectives
* Ensure planning activities are compliant with NEC contract requirements
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven site-based planning experience on large, complex construction projects with a main contractor
* Strong technical expertise in project planning and programme management
* Demonstrable experience working under NEC contracts
* Proficiency in industry-standard planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, operational environment
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
What’s on Offer
* £80-100,000 per annum
* Annual car allowance £7,000
* Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Long-term career development with a leading main contractor
* Opportunity to work on a high-profile, £200m flagship project
* Plus other great benefits
If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to matt.lilburn@goldgroup.co.uk or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for a confidential chat quoting reference 72679.