Cobalt Recruitment
Job Title -Senior Planner
Project – High Rise Residential Location: 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.
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