Senior Planner

Planner / Senior Planner Location: London / Hybrid Sector: Construction & Infrastructure Working Pattern: Flexible working across office, project sites and home An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join a growing London-based consultancy, supporting major construction and infrastructure projects. Working with a range of main contractors and subcontractors, you will provide planning expertise across medium to large-scale projects, with a particular focus on NEC contracts and change management. This is a great opportunity for a personable and proactive Planner who enjoys getting involved in complex projects and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider project team. Key Responsibilities * Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes * Provide planning support across major construction and infrastructure projects * Work closely with main contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders * Monitor project progress against agreed programmes * Identify programme risks, delays and potential impacts * Support NEC contract planning and programme requirements * Assist with change management and programme impact assessments * Produce accurate planning reports and project updates * Manage multiple project requirements and competing deadlines * Senior Planners will take greater responsibility for change management and complex programme issues Experience Required Planner: * Minimum 2+ years' post-graduate planning experience * Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects * Experience working with NEC contracts * Strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery Senior Planner: * Minimum 5+ years' post-graduate planning experience * Strong construction or infrastructure planning experience * Demonstrable change management experience * Confident managing complex programmes and working with multiple stakeholders Skills & Qualifications Degree in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline Civil Engineering qualification would be advantageous Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project Strong knowledge of NEC construction planning Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Good IT literacy Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects Confident working independently as well as part of a wider project team Package & Benefits Competitive salary Private healthcare Travel benefits 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays Flexible/hybrid working across home, office and project sites Opportunity to work on major construction and infrastructure projects Career progression within a growing consultancy Exposure to a variety of clients, contractors and complex projects