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Construction Planner
Job Posted: 21 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We're Hiring: Construction Planner – Main Contracting | London 🌟
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Construction Planner with strong Primavera P6 skills and a solid background working with main contractors on large-scale construction projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining project schedules throughout all phases of construction, ensuring efficient delivery and programme compliance.
We’re working with a innovative contractor operating across London and the surrounding regions, delivering high-quality projects in sectors including commercial, residential, education, and healthcare. Due to a strong pipeline of upcoming work, they are now looking to appoint a Construction Planner to join their team.
✅ Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and manage fully resourced construction programmes using Primavera P6, in accordance with contract requirements.
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Coordinate with project managers, design teams, site personnel, and subcontractors to gather input and ensure programme accuracy.
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Produce baseline programmes, short-term look-ahead schedules, and recovery programmes as needed.
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Monitor project progress, identify deviations from the plan, and recommend corrective actions.
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Perform critical path analysis, risk identification, and schedule impact assessments.
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Support site teams with regular progress updates, sequencing advice, and planning input during coordination meetings.
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Assist with Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, and forensic planning.
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Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and narrative summaries for internal and client reporting.
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Ensure integration of procurement, design, and construction activities into a unified programme.
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Carry out site visits to verify progress and gather data for accurate updates.
👤 About You
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Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
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Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a planner with a main contractor or on complex construction projects.
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Proven proficiency in Primavera P6; ability to build, update, and manage full project lifecycles.
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Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site operations.
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Experience working on live construction sites and understanding of construction logistics.
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Familiarity with contract types such as NEC, JCT, or FIDIC.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Competence in MS Office Suite; MS Project experience is a plus.
📍 Location: London
📅 Start Date: ASAP (notice periods respected)
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