SENIOR PLANNER - TIER 1 OPPORTUNITY (SUFFOLK) Applicants must be willing to work away from home - paid accommodation Monday to Friday is included in the package. We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner who is either located in the east of England or willing to work away from home, to join our Tier 1 construction client- focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. This role is an ideal opportunity to progress in your career as part of a talented, diverse and supportive team! As a Senior Planner, you are a valuable part of the business, the focus of this role is to provide effective and professional planning and programming services for pre-contract and project teams. Responsibilities As Senior Planner: Manage and report on project progress. Understand key performance indicators, project controls, and metrics. Ensure full integration of design and procurement elements of programmes with construction. Produce integrated tender programmes, logistic plans, method statements and present proposals at settlement meetings. Review programme effectiveness of changes and advise of any delay issues, manage risk. Participate in multiple projects, supporting live and tender projects, manage a successful completion with minimal supervision. Guide and advise other Planners. Provide planning support across the business through mentoring of our trainee planner. Requirements As Senior Planner: Have major project experience working on large budget construction developments alternatively experience working on large multi scheme projects including Healthcare/Education/MOJ. Confident communicator who enjoys liaising with a diverse range of clients. Familiar with commonly used forms of construction contracts, including NEC 3, and you are aware of various performance measurement techniques such as Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, and the use of Key Performance Indicators. Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledgeable about relevant building methods and project management software to manage information and finances during projects. Ability to motivate a team to achieve high performance. Highly organized, with the ability to write and monitor project plans, schedules, and effectively utilize time and resources. Benefits: - Competitive Salary (DOE) - Car Allowance - Travel covered to sites subject to HMRC advisory rates - Private Medical - Pension 8% employer contribution - 26 days holiday entitlement BH - Learning and Development opportunities - Industry Leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity. -Flexible working & accommodation options available