Caddick Construction Limited
Senior Planner
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Summary
Caddick Construction is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join our Preconstruction and Operations team in the Midlands.
This is a key role where you’ll support project teams, drive programme performance, and help shape strategic planning across multiple projects and frameworks. You'll bring a strong understanding of construction planning, leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate resources across a busy regional portfolio.
What You’ll Do
Senior Planner
- Lead the planning strategy for live and preconstruction projects across the Midlands region.
- Develop and manage fully integrated, logic-linked programmes using Asta Powerproject, covering design, procurement, consents, and construction.
- Provide strategic input during tender stage and support bid submissions with robust programme solutions.
- Monitor and review live project progress, identifying risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement.
- Attend monthly contract reviews, providing critical path insight and programme analysis.
- Oversee the regional resource demand plan in collaboration with department leads and Talent Acquisition.
- Support project teams with logistics planning and collaborative planning workshops.
- Lead on programme compliance, ensuring audit standards and planning processes are consistently met.
- Maintain accurate benchmarking and construction output data to support reliable programming.
- Contribute to claims and delay analysis by providing robust cause and effect programme evidence.
- Promote Lean construction and best practice planning techniques across the region.
- Provide line management for regional planning team members, including training and development via PDRs.
- Represent planning in senior leadership, SHEQ, and operational meetings within the region.
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What We’re Looking For
Skills and Experience
- Strong background in construction project planning, ideally with 10+ years’ experience.
- Proven leadership within a regional or multi-project capacity.
- Skilled in developing detailed programmes at both preconstruction and delivery stages.
- Experience using Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, MS Excel, and 4D BIM planning tools.
- Knowledge of construction methodologies across a range of sectors.
- Experience producing logistics plans and method statements.
- Strong understanding of risk and opportunity management within a planning context.
- Comfortable working across NEC, JCT and other standard forms of contract.
- Awareness of Lean construction principles and practical application.
Personal Attributes
- Confident communicator and motivator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Able to work independently and manage a regional planning function.
- Client-focused and solutions-driven.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach.
- Flexible, collaborative and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
Why Join Caddick Construction?
Competitive Compensation And Benefits
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Career Growth
As part of a growing organisation, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
A People-Centred Approach
We prioritise collaboration, integrity and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caddick Construction is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
Caddick Group Benefits
Health and Wellbeing:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.
Birthday Day Off
A discretionary day off to celebrate your birthday.
Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
Caddick Hub
Exclusive discounts on groceries, holidays, technology and entertainment.
Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
Ride To Work Scheme
Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on cycles and accessories.
Pension
5% employer pension contribution.
Continuous Professional Development
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Private Healthcare & Medicash
Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind).
Life Assurance
Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary, valid up to age 70.
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