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AA Euro Group are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner to join a Main Contractor working across a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.
The Senior Planner will play a critical role in both pre-construction and live project environments, developing and managing detailed construction programmes, identifying project risks, and ensuring project milestones are met. This role will be key to ensuring programme certainty and will involve regular interface with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage construction programmes from tender through to project completion using Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6
- Work closely with bid and pre-construction teams to provide accurate and competitive programmes during tender submissions
- Liaise with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure programme alignment and delivery
- Monitor project progress against baseline programmes and produce monthly reports, look-aheads, and recovery plans as required
- Attend client meetings and present programme updates and strategies clearly and professionally
- Perform risk analysis and mitigation planning for project delivery
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planning staff where applicable
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and client requirements
- Support the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously when required
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Planner with a main contractor (essential)
- Proven experience working on a mix of residential, commercial, and healthcare projects
- Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6
- Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
- Degree-qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline (preferred)
- Full UK/Irish driving license (if applicable)
