Senior Planner

Reference: VAC-66
Posted: September 30, 2025

Are you an experienced Senior Planner seeking a fresh challenge working for a leading international Tier 1 main contractor?

As Senior Planner you will be responsible for initiating and leading tasks and processes, taking responsibility and being accountable, where relevant, for the work and roles of others whilst exercising broad autonomy and judgement within broad parameters in their area of responsibility. Specialist learning and involves detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study.

The role of a Senior Planner

Responsible for the Planning function on Medium to Large tenders and sites involving complex and detailed analysis of large volumes of information. Ensuring that the optimum sequence to deliver the project is reflected in the programme. To Mentor and develop other members of the Planning team and to undertake high level review of other Planners work.

Responsibilities of a Senior Planner

Produce fully linked Project Programme for Site, Tender or Pre-qualification purposes to identify critical path, float, risk and opportunity. Ensuring full consideration is given to all restrictions including client and third party approvals and is produced with pre-construction, design and procurement programmes as required

Instigate and undertake what-if scenarios and report their projected outcomes

Collaborate with other company staff to ensure that works are planned and organised.

Determine the requirements for Site set-up and independently prepare phasing, logistics and timeslices along with associated methodology/narratives as required by the tender deliverables

Prepare and analyse scaffold, temporary services, crane enquiries, quotations and the like

Identify requirements for temporary works and liaise with temporary works coordinator on site. At tender stage liaise with temp works department to obtain design and costings

Obtain quotes for 4D construction simulation and liaise with specialist to produce simulations for tenders/interviews

At tender stage liaise with Estimating Team to ensure all attendances are priced (not duplicated) and checks are made to ensure s/c's have included for MEWP's, craneage, lifting plant etc.

Develop the Programme and supporting documents in line with the form of Contract

Implement the agreed change control process that takes full account of the contract requirements and communicates these requirements across team.

Work with the supply chain to establish effective relationships and ensure continuous improvement in delivering productivity

Actively target opportunities to exceed customer expectations

Actively participate in knowledge share events

Contribute to the planning input into the PEP documentation, client specific documents etc.

Work with the commercial team to ensure effective management of Total Costs

Understand business need for positive cash flow and plan works accordingly

Train, develop and mentor Junior members of planning team in basics of planning and programming

Undertake high level technical appraisal of other Planners work

Benefits for a Senior Planner

• Salary up to £80k + Car Allowance or Company Car

Please send your CV to or call Sheffield office on and ask for Alex.