Senior Construction Planner

Senior Construction Planner

Location: Central London
Sector: Commercial Refurbishment & Fit Out
Employer: Leading Main Contractor

A leading main contractor specialising in London-focused commercial refurbishment and fit out projects is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Planner to join their growing team. This is a key role supporting the delivery of high-profile projects across Central London, working with an established and respected contractor known for quality, repeat clients, and complex city-centre schemes.

The Role

As Senior Construction Planner, you will play a pivotal role in both pre-construction and live project delivery, working closely with project teams to develop, manage, and communicate robust construction programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing detailed construction programmes from tender through to completion
• Managing and updating live project programmes, including progress reporting and change management
• Supporting bid teams with tender planning, methodology, and sequencing
• Working collaboratively with project managers, commercial teams, and site teams
• Identifying programme risks and opportunities and proposing mitigation strategies
• Providing clear programme narratives and progress reports to internal stakeholders and clients

About You

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within a main contracting environment
• Strong background in commercial refurbishment and fit out projects, ideally in Central London
• Excellent working knowledge of planning software (Asta Powerproject essential)
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence project teams
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, logistics, and phasing in constrained urban environments
• Organised, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading contractor on high-quality, prestigious London projects
• Central London-based role with a strong pipeline of work
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive, professional team environment with long-term career progression
• A business that values planning as a critical function in successful project delivery

If you are a Senior Construction Planner looking to join a contractor with a strong reputation in the London commercial refurbishment and fit out market, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.