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Senior Planner

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Planner

Location: Office andamp; Site Based. (Manchester office) (North West travel)

Salary: -60k - -80k + Package

Start: ASAP

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a well-established contractor in a North West regional role. The position will involve overseeing planning activities across a varied portfolio of projects, with a strong focus on residential developments alongside work in other key sectors. The successful candidate will support programme development from pre-construction through to delivery, working closely with project teams to ensure effective scheduling and project coordination across multiple sites.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience of Planning at a Senior Level
  • Familiar with software's like Asta/ Asta Vision

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project programmes across a portfolio of schemes throughout the North West region.
  • Produce and manage construction schedules from pre-construction through to project delivery.
  • Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, and site teams to ensure programmes are realistic and achievable.
  • Monitor project progress and update programmes to reflect changes, delays, or risks.
  • Identify potential programme risks and opportunities, advising on mitigation strategies where required.
  • Support tender and pre-construction teams with planning input and programme development.
  • Attend project meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure programme alignment.
  • Provide regional planning oversight across multiple projects, with a strong focus on residential developments.

If Interested please contact me via email on: or (phone number removed)