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At London Square, our success isn’t just about numbers – it’s about people, place and purpose. As a fast-growing developer focused on London, our mission is simple: to create places that reflect the capital at its best – dynamic, diverse and full of life. Over the past two years, we’ve brought more than £2bn of capital into London living - and we’re only getting started. We are part of Aldar, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Together, we are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service.
About the Role & Team
The Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring construction programmes for residential developments. The role ensures projects are delivered to agreed timescales by coordinating activities, identifying risks, and supporting effective decision-making across site and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Programming
- Develop detailed construction programmes for residential projects from pre-construction through to completion
- Prepare short-, medium-, and long-term programmes aligning with build strategy and phasing.
- Produce baseline, target, and live programmes using planning software (e.g. Asta Powerproject, MS Project, Primavera P6).
Programme Management
- Monitor progress against programme milestones and identify variances.
- Provide regular progress updates, look-ahead programmes, and recovery plans where required.
- Analyse delay events and support mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Work closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, Commercial teams, and subcontractors.
- Attend project and progress meetings to review sequencing, constraints, and productivity.
- Support supply chain planning and coordination of key trades and materials.
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Risk & Reporting
- Identify programme risks and opportunities and propose solutions.
- Support extension of time (EOT) assessments where required.
- Produce clear, concise reports for senior management and clients.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to improving planning standards, templates, and processes.
- Capture lessons learned to enhance future project planning.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Planner or Project Planner within residential construction.
- Experience across large mixed use residential schemes including high rise residential.
- Strong understanding of residential build processes and sequencing.
- Experience producing and managing construction programmes.
- Knowledge of UK construction methodologies and regulations.
- Proficient in planning software (Asta Powerproject preferred).
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Confident working with site-based and office-based teams.
- Able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
What’s in it for you?
Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square. We offer the following core benefits.
- Competitive compensation package, car allowance and discretionary bonus.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance.
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days.
In addition to these core benefits, we offer other benefits which may result in tax or money savings. Some of these include:
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- Mobile phone Allowance
- Dental Cover
- Bupa Employee Assistance
- Virtual GP Service
- Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles
- Cycle to Work
- Gym Membership corporate discounts
- Health Cash Plan
- Perkpal (shopping discounts)
- Tech Scheme
- Payroll Giving
- Free onsite gym (head office)
- Free breakfast & lunch (head office)
Our Commitment
Our success is driven by our people. We’re an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work. As we grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.
London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email careers@londonsquare.co.uk.
At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.
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