Title: Senior Planner or Planner
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Location: Bristol / Cardiff - (Hybrid)
Offer: £70-88,000 + car allowance + package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner or an ambitious Planner ready to take the next step in their career to join a leading main contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of new build construction projects across the South West.
This dynamic hybrid role offers the autonomy to manage your own diary while taking full responsibility for the planning function across multiple projects throughout Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester. With excellent variety, flexibility, and long-term career progression, this is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction schemes from pre-construction through to completion.
Working across a regional portfolio, you will drive programme strategy, oversee project planning, and provide critical support to project teams to ensure programmes are robust, achievable, and aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and programming function across multiple new build construction projects within the South West region
* Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes from tender and pre-construction through live delivery to project completion
* Produce and manage design, procurement, construction, and commissioning programmes using Asta Powerproject
* Monitor project progress, identify risks, opportunities, and programme constraints, and implement mitigation strategies
* Work closely with project managers, site teams, commercial teams, and subcontractors to ensure planning accuracy and alignment
* Support bid and tender teams with programme input, sequencing, and methodology development Conduct regular site visits across Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester to review progress and ensure programme compliance
* Prepare and present progress reports, programme updates, and critical path analysis to internal and external stakeholders
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the UK main contracting / construction sector
* Strong background in new build construction projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, healthcare, or mixed-use developments
* Advanced proficiency in Asta Powerproject is essential
* Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and project lifecycles
* Experience managing planning across multiple concurrent projects
* Excellent knowledge of pre-construction, live project controls, and programme reporting
* Ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and operate effectively in a hybrid environment
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the South West region
* Experience with NEC / JCT contract frameworks
What's on Offer
* £70-85,000 basis salary
* Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
* 27 days annual leave plus banks holidays
* Opportunity to join a respected, leading main contractor with a strong regional presence
* Diverse portfolio of major new build projects across Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester
* Hybrid working with genuine flexibility and diary autonomy
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* 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 or call Matt Lilburn on for further information quoting reference 73763.
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