Senior Planner

Senior Planner New Staff Role!

Location: Farringdon
Salary: Generous salary or contract day rate inside IR35
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Sector: Infrastructure / Construction / Medical

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support the successful delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-established project delivery environment working on high-profile schemes across London and the South East.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ASTA Powerproject, excellent NEC contract knowledge especially NEC 4, and a proven background in developing, managing, and reporting project programmes across complex infrastructure and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes using ASTA Powerproject

Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, recovery programmes, and look-ahead schedules

Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, design teams, and site management to ensure programme alignment and successful delivery

Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays, and opportunities for programme improvement

Carry out critical path analysis and provide mitigation strategies where required

Support tender planning and pre-construction activities, including sequencing and methodology reviews

Prepare and present programme reports for internal and client meetings

Ensure programmes comply with contract requirements, milestones, and reporting obligations

Manage change control and assess programme impacts associated with variations and compensation events

Support claims preparation and extension of time assessments under NEC contracts especially NEC 4

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within infrastructure or construction sectors

Strong infrastructure project background is essential

Advanced proficiency in ASTA Powerproject is essential

Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC Contracts

Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, build, commercial, or complex engineering projects especially NEC 4

Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and project controls

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical information

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Strong reporting and presentation abilities

Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Highly Desirable Experience

Previous experience delivering healthcare, hospital, NHS, medical, or blue-light sector construction projects

Experience working within live operational or critical environments

Exposure to healthcare infrastructure, refurbishment, or technically complex schemes would be advantageous

Desirable Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Professional membership with organisations such as the Association for Project Management or Chartered Institute of Building

Experience working within a main contractor or tier-one contractor environment

What’s on Offer

Senior-level opportunity within a supportive and collaborative team

Generous salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangement

Office location in Farringdon, London

Opportunity to work on major, high-profile infrastructure and construction projects

Excellent long-term career development prospects

If you meet the above criteia we encourage you to apply!

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Seniro Planner looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.