Job Description

My client, a leading UK main contractor, are looking for an experienced Senior Planner – Industrial.

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Reporting to the Head of Planning, the Senior Planner plays a key role in the successful delivery of Industrial warehouse construction
projects and tenders. They are responsible for independently managing a mixture of live project
work on sites and tender programming.

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It involves a mixture of office and site-based role across multiple projects. Regular travel to sites / office.

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Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Values

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• Demonstrate and actively promote the Company way and values, leading by example across projects and the wider business
• Act as a role model within the planning team, embedding best practices and high standards
• Support management in achieving business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives

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Planning & Programme Management

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• Take full responsibility for multiple projects and tenders working independently
• Produce fully detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Ability to develop their own programmes without reliance on subcontractor input as required.
• Challenge subcontractor programmes to ensure robustness, compliance, and alignment with project objectives
• Contribute to the improvement of planning templates, systems and procedures

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Tender Planning & Pre-Construction

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• Lead the planning function on tenders, ensuring all deliverables are completed to a high standard and within required timeframes
• Produce Tender Programmes, pricing preliminaries, phasing diagrams, logistics strategies, and methodologies that meet or exceed client expectations
• Develop Cost Plan Programmes to an appropriate level of detail in a timely manner
• Identify risks, opportunities, and approaches to strengthen submissions

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Project Monitoring & Control

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• Regularly assess site progress and produce independent internal planning monthly reports, coordinating closely with the Project Manager and site team
• Identify programme risks and delays, advising on mitigation strategies
• Track and analyse progress trends, ensuring proactive management of programme performance
• Advise site teams on potential Extension of Time (EoT) events and where required produce programmes to clearly demonstrate entitlement and justification

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Commercial & Change Management

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• Identify and assess the impact of variations on programme
• Provide programme input into commercial discussions and claims
• Ensure accurate programme representation of procurement and design status

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Communication & Stakeholder Management

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• Maintain strong and proactive communication with line manager, escalating issues early and proposing solutions
• Confidently present and defend programmes to senior management and clients
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, and project teams

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‍Collaboration & Team Development

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• Demonstrate strong collaborative working across planning, pre-construction, operations, and commercial teams
• Share knowledge, insights, and lessons learned across the wider business
• Train, mentor, and develop Trainee and Assistant Planners as required
• Actively seek feedback to improve personal and team performance

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Continuous Improvement & Best Practice

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• Ensure high levels of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail in all outputs
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in planning processes and deliverables
• Gather and apply as-built data and lessons learned to improve future project performance

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced level experience in Asta Powerproject
• Strong knowledge of construction – ideally in Industrial
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of programme impacts
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with confidence in decision-making

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Experience

• Extensive experience in a planning role within industrial, logistics, or large-scale commercial construction
• Proven experience leading planning on complex projects and tenders
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, or equivalent contracts

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Whats on offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension
• + more