Senior Planner

Location: Macclesfield
Salary: up to £95,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading UK main contractor on a major £300m construction project in Cheshire.

This is a key appointment within the project team, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take a leading role in the planning and programme management of a significant build project. Working closely with the Project Director, site management team and wider project stakeholders, you will be responsible for driving programme performance and ensuring the successful delivery of the works.

The contractor is looking for a hands-on planning professional with excellent site-based construction experience, strong NEC contract knowledge and the ability to work collaboratively with operational teams in a demanding main contracting environment.

As Lead Planner, you will take responsibility for leading the planning function on the project, ensuring programmes are robust, achievable and effectively managed throughout the construction lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development, management and maintenance of the overall construction programme.

• Working closely with the Project Director and site management team to drive programme delivery.

• Providing planning and programme advice to the project leadership team.

• Ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements relating to programme submissions, updates and accepted programmes.

• Coordinating planning activities across construction, design, procurement and commercial teams.

• Challenging construction methodologies and working with the site team to optimise sequencing and productivity.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Lead Planner with a proven track record of working on major construction projects within a UK main contracting environment.

You will have strong site-based experience and understand the practical challenges of delivering complex construction programmes. You will be comfortable working alongside operational teams, engaging with senior stakeholders and providing clear, commercially aware planning advice.

A strong understanding of NEC contracts is essential, alongside proficiency in industry-standard planning software and the ability to translate programme information into effective delivery strategies.

Offer

• Up to c£95,000 per annum

• Annual car allowance £7,500

• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Plus other great benefits

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 75165.