Planner

Are you a Planner looking for an exclusive opportunity to work on the UK’s most prestigious projects in Northampton?

We’re hiring a Planner to join our client and support the delivery of exciting construction projects across Northampton. This is a full-time, permanent role offering excellent career progression, varied project exposure, and the chance to work with a growing, supportive team on schemes valued between £5 million and £20 million.

If you're a detail-oriented Planner ready to develop and manage project programmes, this planner job in Northampton could be your next career move.

As a Planner in Northampton, you'll be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining construction programmes to ensure projects are delivered on time and efficiently. You will work closely with project managers, site teams, and commercial teams to ensure accurate planning and reporting across all project phases.

Working across both office and site environments, you’ll play a key role in project coordination, risk identification, and programme optimisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner with a strong construction background to contribute to the successful delivery of high-value projects across the region.

Your responsibilities as a Planner will include:

• Develop detailed construction programmes using industry-standard planning software
• Monitor project progress against programme and identify any delays or risks
• Work closely with project teams to update and revise programmes as required
• Support pre-construction planning, including input into tender programmes and methodologies
• Analyse project data and provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients
• Identify critical path activities and advise on mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure alignment between programme and on-site activities
• Assist in resource planning and logistics scheduling
• Provide programme input into project meetings and stakeholder updates
• Support the implementation of best practices in planning and project controls

To succeed in this Planner job, you’ll bring strong analytical skills and experience in construction planning, with the ability to manage and interpret complex project programmes.

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Planner or Assistant Planner within the construction industry
• Experience working on projects valued between £5 million and £20 million
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject
• Ability to pass SC Clearance
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project sequencing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Desirable:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional membership (APM, CIOB or similar) or working towards
• Experience in healthcare, education, or commercial construction sectors
• Knowledge of risk management and project controls methodologies

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with a strong project pipeline. As a Planner, you’ll gain exposure to varied and challenging construction projects while progressing your career with clear pathways to Senior Planner and beyond. Package includes:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Generous benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Varied workload on exciting construction schemes
• Supportive team environment
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous annual leave

Apply Now: Planner Job in Northampton

Ready to progress your planning career in Northampton? Apply today to join our client and work on some of the most exciting construction projects.

If your application is successful, we’ll send you full details about the company, role and project pipeline within 48 hours of your application. For more information about this Planner role or other construction jobs in Northampton, get in touch today.

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