Job Description

Job Title: Construction Planner / Programmer

Location: London / Work remote
Job Type: Contract
Rate: 240/ 250 Day rate

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Planner / Programmer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes across a range of construction projects, ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will play a key role in project planning, progress reporting, and programme management from pre-construction through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction programmes and schedules using industry-standard planning software.

• Produce tender, contract, and baseline programmes.

• Monitor project progress and update programmes regularly.

• Identify critical path activities, risks, delays, and opportunities for programme improvement.

• Prepare progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and programme narratives.

• Support project teams with resource and logistics planning.

• Attend project meetings and provide planning advice to stakeholders.

• Analyse programme impacts arising from variations, delays, or changes in scope.

• Assist with claims, extensions of time, and delay analysis where required.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and client requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Construction Planner, Project Planner, or Programmer within the construction industry.

• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar.

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project lifecycles.

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.

• Relevant construction, engineering, or project management qualification preferred.

Desirable

• Experience across commercial, residential, infrastructure, industrial, or civil engineering projects.

• Knowledge of NEC, JCT, or other construction contract forms.

• Experience in delay analysis and programme reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Pension scheme.

• Annual leave entitlement.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Career progression within a growing organisation.

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.