Job Description
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Planner Job Type: Permanent Location: Hertfordshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 85k- 95k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare, performance bonus, pension etc. Company and Project: A profitable and award winning Main Contractor operating in the Leisure, Commercial, Residential, Education, Science and Mixed-Use sectors, are looking to recruit an experienced and effective Senior Planner to join their established team on a new project win (NEC Contract). The successful individual will be working closely with the Project Director or Senior Project Manager and other senior operational and commercial staff on-site. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of detailed project programmes using Asta PowerProject, tracking progress from tender stage through pre-construction, live delivery, and handover. Take full ownership of the planning function across multiple live projects, collaborating closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Produce, baseline, and update fully cost- and resource-loaded programmes to ensure rigorous control over progress and live project delivery. Conduct high-level strategy and sequencing reviews during pre-construction and delivery phases to optimise project execution. Monitor project performance against key milestones, carry out critical path analysis, and identify emerging risks and opportunities. Devise proactive recovery ..... full job details .....