Foresight Search Ltd
Planner
Planner at Foresight Search Ltd, based in Cardiff, Wales, paying £70,000 - £99,999 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £70,000 - £99,999 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Cardiff, Wales
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
About 55% above the going rate for construction & trades
Reference 5419202653
About the role
YOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE WITHIN 45 MINS OF CARDIFF TO APPLY TO THIS ROLE (will be deleted without reviewing otherwise - call us if you are specifiallly relocating) NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED Planner Main Contractor Location: Cardiff Salary: GBP70,000 GBP90,000 + Package Sector: Main Contractor Refurbishment High-Rise Fit Out Planner The Company An excellent opportunity to join a leading multi-regional main contractor experiencing significant growth across Wales and the wider UK. The business specialises in the delivery of complex refurbishment projects, with around 70% of its current workload focused on major cladding replacement and building remediation schemes on high-rise buildings. Alongside this, they deliver a broader range of refurbishment and fit-out projects across multiple sectors. This is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial contractor with a strong secured pipeline and ambitious plans for continued expansion. They offer an excellent environment for someone looking for genuine responsibility, exposure to technically challenging projects and strong long-term career prospects. Planner The Role Based from the Cardiff office, you will work closely with the pre-construction and operational teams, providing planning support across projects from tender stage through to construction and completion. The role would suit an experienced Planner from a main contracting background. Previous cladding or building remediation experience is not essential candidates with strong planning experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out projects will be considered. Key responsibilities will include: Developing detailed tender and construction programmes Producing and maintaining project programmes throughout the delivery phase Working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams Reviewing construction methodology, sequencing and logistics Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays Supporting project teams with short-term and recovery programmes Producing programme updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders Attending tender, pre-construction and project meetings Assessing programme risk and helping develop mitigation strategies Supporting multiple projects across the region where required Planner The Person Previous planning experience within a main contractor Experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out construction projects Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodology Experience producing tender and live construction programmes Competent with industry-standard planning software Commercially aware with strong communication skills Able to work effectively with both pre-construction and operational teams Planner The Reward GBP70,000 GBP90,000 depending on experience Comprehensive company package Technically interesting and high-profile refurbishment projects Strong secured pipeline of work Fast-growing and entrepreneurial working environment Excellent long-term career and progression opportunity
Reference: 5419202653 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Foresight Search Ltd
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