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Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Senior Planner – Construction (Bristol / Cardiff)

Location: Bristol or Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + Package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across the UK. This role offers the chance to work on major construction projects, supporting both live project delivery and tender planning for high-value schemes.

This is a long-term career opportunity within a well-established business known for delivering complex projects across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

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    Develop, manage, and maintain detailed construction programmes using industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject)

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    Provide planning support across live projects, ensuring progress is tracked and reported effectively

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    Lead and contribute to tender planning, including programme development, logistics strategies, and phasing

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    Work closely with project teams to identify risks, opportunities, and critical path activities

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    Produce short-term and long-term programmes, reports, and progress updates

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    Support project teams with delay analysis and programme optimisation

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    Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines

Requirements

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    Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within a recognised main contractor

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    Strong track record of working on large-scale construction projects (e.g., £20m+)

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    Experience across sectors such as commercial, infrastructure, residential, or mixed-use developments

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    Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject

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    Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing

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    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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    Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider project team

What’s on Offer

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    Opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor with a strong reputation and secure workload

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    Involvement in major, high-profile projects

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    Clear career progression and long-term development opportunities

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    Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

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    Flexible working options where applicable

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