Monroe International
Senior Planner
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Senior Planner – Main Contractor | Bedfordshire
Based from Milton Keynes Office for Pre-Construction | Site-Based During Delivery
I am currently assisting a leading main contractor to recruit a Senior Planner for a major, confidential development in Bedfordshire. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected contractors at the very start of a landmark project, giving you the chance to influence the programme from pre-construction through to project completion.
Initially, the role will be based from the contractor's Milton Keynes office, working closely with the pre-construction, design and delivery teams before transitioning onto site as the project progresses.
The Opportunity
As Senior Planner, you'll take ownership of developing, managing and coordinating the project programme throughout the full lifecycle of the scheme. Working alongside operational, commercial and design teams, you'll ensure programmes are robust, achievable and aligned with project objectives.
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The project itself is a large scale, multi phase development that will involve complex construction sequencing, multiple work packages and extensive stakeholder coordination, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to work on one of the region's most significant construction schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, manage and maintain detailed construction programmes using ASTA Powerproject.
- Produce tender, pre-construction, contract and live project programmes.
- Monitor project progress, identify programme risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Integrate subcontractor programmes into the overall master programme.
- Carry out critical path analysis and programme updates.
- Support project teams with planning methodology, sequencing and logistics.
- Ensure programmes comply with NEC contractual requirements.
- Produce regular planning reports for senior management and client teams.
- Attend progress meetings and coordinate programme activities across all project stakeholders.
- Support the successful transition from pre-construction into project delivery.
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About You
- Previous experience as a Senior Planner or Planner working on major construction projects with a Main Contractor.
- Excellent working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject.
- Experience working under NEC contracts.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and programme management.
- Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and interfacing work packages.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.
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