Senior Planner

OVERVIEW

Atkins Search is recruiting an experienced Senior Construction Planner to join a high-profile, UK-leading Tier 1 main contractor in Nottingham. This prestigious role encompasses both tender planning and live construction project delivery across the Midlands.

Work flexibly between Nottingham and Solihull offices with home working options available. Manage complex construction programmes for major building projects valued up to £80M across multiple sectors.

CLIENT

Our client is a leading UK construction contractor, renowned for delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable building projects across multiple sectors. With a strong track record in education, healthcare, commercial, defence, and residential developments, this company is committed to creating exceptional spaces that benefit communities and clients alike.

This construction industry leader prides itself on its collaborative approach, combining innovative building techniques, digital construction technology and sustainable practices to enhance efficiency and project outcomes. With a reputation for excellence in construction management, they consistently offer unparalleled professional development for construction planning specialists.

ROLE

As a Senior Construction Planner, you'll take strategic responsibility for planning functions across multiple high-value Midlands construction projects. Your expertise will span both pre-construction (tender) planning and live project planning, working closely with bid teams, project managers, and key stakeholders.

You'll develop comprehensive construction programmes for major education, healthcare, commercial and industrial developments throughout Nottingham and the wider Midlands region, with construction values of up to circa £80 million.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tender Planning

Develop project preliminaries with detailed schedules and accurate pricing
Create construction method statements and responses for tenders and PQQs
Design logistics and traffic management plans showing practical site knowledge
Coordinate 4D animations and visualisations for planning proposals
Produce logic-linked programmes for design, procurement and construction phases
Project Management

Develop contract programmes ensuring compliance and efficiency
Work with JCT and NEC contracts, aligning planning with requirements
Create tender programmes integrated with methodology, budget and design
Update construction programmes, incorporating changes whilst minimising delays
Provide programme analysis supporting effective project delivery
Collaboration

Work with commercial teams on cost forecasting and resource planning
Present clear project updates to clients and stakeholders
Utilise project management software to track performance and mitigate risk
This Tier 1 main contractor award-winning Nottingham-based team delivers exceptional planning services across commercial, residential and public sector projects throughout the UK.

PERSON

The ideal Senior Construction Planner candidate will possess:

Proven construction planning experience across tender and live projects
Strong understanding of JCT and NEC construction contracts
Proven experience delivering multi-discipline construction projects (£20M-£100M)
Advanced Asta Powerproject proficiency for construction scheduling
Strong analytical skills interpreting complex construction programme data
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong organisational skills managing multiple construction projects
Meticulous attention to detail in construction programme development, with the ability to work across multiple construction projects simultaneously
REMUNERATION

Join this premier Nottingham construction company and receive:

Highly competitive construction industry salary
Generous car allowance or company vehicle (including electric and hybrid options)
Agile and flexible working arrangements
Exceptional bonus scheme
Enhanced pension contributions above industry standard
Private healthcare
Generous annual leave with additional purchase options
Primarily Midlands-based construction projects
Company phone and laptop
Opportunity to deliver diverse, high-profile construction projects
Collaborative and supportive team environment