Senior Project Planner

Job Title -Senior Planner

Project - High Rise ResidentialLocation: 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.