Senior Planner

Senior Planner | Northamptonshire | Major Projects | Main Contractor

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

An established and highly respected main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of a strong pipeline of projects across Northamptonshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a healthy secured workload, including major commercial and Industrial projects across the region.

The Role:

As Senior Planner, you'll play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of multiple live projects, working closely with operational teams from pre-construction through to completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Producing and managing detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
• Developing tender and contract programmes.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing recovery strategies where required.
• Working closely with project teams to ensure programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with project objectives.
• Providing programme updates and reporting to senior management and clients.
• Supporting planning best practice across multiple projects.

What We're Looking for:

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner with a main contractor.
• Experience delivering commercial, education, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across multiple projects within a collaborative delivery team.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term, secured pipeline of high-value projects across the Northwest.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile developments.
• Clear career progression within a growing and well-established contractor.
• Flexible working and a supportive team environment. xwzovoh

If you're an experienced Planner looking to join a contractor with an exciting portfolio of projects and genuine long-term opportunities, I'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.