Construction Planner (Asta Powerproject)
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Sector: Construction / Main Contractor / Civil Engineering
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Construction Planner with strong Asta Powerproject expertise to join our London-based team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, managing, and monitoring project programmes across pre-construction and delivery phases. This role requires strong technical knowledge, the ability to interpret drawings, and experience producing detailed tender programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction & Tender Stage
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Prepare detailed tender programmes using Asta Powerproject.
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Review drawings, specifications, and employer’s requirements to develop accurate construction sequences.
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Identify key milestones, critical path activities, and programme risks.
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Liaise with estimators, bid managers, and design teams to ensure programme alignment with methodology and cost plans.
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Develop logistics strategies and phasing plans for constrained London sites.
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Produce supporting documentation including method statements, phasing diagrams, and programme narratives.
Project Delivery Stage
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Develop and maintain fully resourced construction programmes.
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Monitor progress against baseline programme and update regularly in Asta.
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Conduct critical path analysis and identify mitigation measures where delays occur.
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Attend progress meetings and present programme updates to internal teams and clients.
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Review subcontractor programmes and integrate into the master schedule.
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Assess the impact of variations and change events on programme timelines.
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Prepare delay analysis and extension of time (EOT) submissions where required.
Technical & Coordination
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Interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to inform programme sequencing.
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Coordinate with design managers and site teams to ensure buildability and logical sequencing.
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Ensure compliance with contract requirements and reporting standards.
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Support project teams with short-term lookahead programmes and recovery plans.
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Construction Planner within the UK construction industry.
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Strong proficiency in Asta Powerproject (essential).
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Experience preparing tender programmes for main contractors.
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Ability to interpret and analyse technical drawings and specifications.
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Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
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Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
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Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
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Experience working on London-based projects (commercial, residential, mixed-use, or infrastructure preferred).
Desirable
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Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
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Membership or working towards membership of a professional body (e.g., CIOB, APM).
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Experience with 4D planning or BIM integration