Senior Project Planner
Meet Our Recruiter
Luke Kinsey
About the Role
Job Title -Senior Planner
Project - High Rise Residential
Location: Battersea, London
Salary - Up to £120k plus Bonus and Package
The Role
Our client, a leading Tier 1 contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join their UK Construction team on a landmark high-rise residential scheme in Battersea. This is a key role within a major London project, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of planning and project controls across both preconstruction and delivery phases.
You will play a pivotal role in setting and maintaining planning standards, driving programme performance, and providing clear, structured reporting to senior stakeholders. This position suits a planner who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can lead from the front.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of the baseline contract programme, covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring full logic links and a clearly defined critical path
* Develop and manage the construction (target) programme, identifying opportunities for improvement against the contract programme
* Prepare detailed tender event programmes for subcontract procurement, incorporating design release and lead-in activities
* Maintain and manage programme documentation within the Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring accuracy and accessibility
* Provide programme insight and support to the wider project and senior management teams
* Develop 4D planning models and/or 2D phasing plans to clearly demonstrate build sequence, logistics, and methodology
* Support the production of project preliminaries, including staff resource planning, logistics strategies, and temporary works requirements
* Engage with the supply chain to develop and validate programme inputs, including design, procurement, construction durations, and resource planning
* Identify programme risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies and managing float and time risk allowances
Requirements
* Relevant degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related discipline
* Strong background in construction planning within a Tier 1 or major project environment
* Proven experience on high-rise residential or similarly complex schemes
* Proficiency in planning and programme software (e.g. Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject)
* Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)
What's on Offer
* Highly competitive salary
* Attractive bonus structure
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Clear and genuine career progression within a strong pipeline of major London projects
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering some of London's most significant schemes, where your expertise will directly influence successful project outcomes.
