Senior Planner

Project Planner | Thetford Overview A leading construction contractor, known for delivering complex and high-profile projects across multiple sectors, is seeking a Project Planner to join their team.We’re recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This is a key position within the pre-construction and delivery teams, providing professional planning and programming support throughout the project lifecycle.Key responsibilities include:Leading on weekly progress updates, site walkarounds, and meetings with internal teams and the supply chain to produce detailed reports, as-built data, and performance metricsCreating and managing short- and mid-term programmes in collaboration with site teams and subcontractors, ensuring full resource allocation and foresightUnderstanding the full scope and needs of each project and client, proposing viable planning alternatives that drive project successUtilising Primavera P6 for planning tasks; knowledge of NEC contracts is advantageous.Ideal Candidate ProfileProven experience as a Project Planner within the construction sectorStrong working knowledge of P6 (Primavera); familiarity with ASTA Powerproject is beneficialComfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environmentStrong communication and analytical skillsWhat’s on OfferCompetitive base salary and bonus/profit share schemeFlexible working optionsCar allowance or company vehicle (dependent on role level)Travel costs covered to project locations (aligned with HMRC guidance)Extensive employee benefits including:Private medical insurance8% employer pension contributionHealth and wellbeing support26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysMarket-leading family leave benefits:26 weeks fully paid maternity leave12 weeks fully paid paternity leaveOngoing learning and development opportunities

Created: 2025-08-22