Planner

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Planner to support the successful delivery of construction and fit-out projects from tender stage through to completion. Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams, clients, and subcontractors, you will be responsible for developing and managing project programmes, monitoring progress, managing change, and providing accurate forecasting and planning support.

This role suits a confident and collaborative professional who can build strong stakeholder relationships, work independently, and act as a trusted advisor to project teams.

Key Details

• Permanent, full-time position
• Salary: -55,000 - -60,000
• Based in the Aldermaston/Reading area with a mix of office and site working
• Potential for limited hybrid working after successful onboarding
• Office-based during the first 3 months
• Start date subject to notice period

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update project programmes in line with NEC contract requirements.
• Produce programme reporting, critical path analysis, look-ahead schedules, and progress updates.
• Monitor project performance against programme baselines, providing accurate forecasting and recovery plans where required.
• Manage programme impacts arising from change events and support Commercial teams with NEC compensation events.
• Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual requirements.
• Support risk and opportunity management activities, including time-risk allowances within programmes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years'' planning experience within the construction sector, including fit-out projects.
• Strong experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Sound understanding of NEC contracts, critical path analysis, programme reporting, and project controls.
• Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience of Earned Value Management (EVM) and CEMAR is advantageous.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance, with British citizenship and 10 years'' UK residency required.

Personal Profile

• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and confident in advising project teams.
• Able to work independently while building effective relationships across multiple disciplines.
• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Discretionary performance-related bonus