Construction Planner

Construction Planner - The Construction Index Ltd

Location:

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 per annum + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Career Progression + Immediate Start

Type:
Full Time

Posted: 02/01/2026

Reference: BBBH
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Planner to join a leading contractor delivering a major data centre project in High Wycombe. This role is specifically suited to an MEP‑focused planner who understands how projects are actually built - not just sequenced.

This position is ideal for planners who can take a federated BIM model, understand interfaces and installation logic, and translate that into a fully coordinated, buildable construction programme. You'll be working in a fast‑paced, technically demanding environment where planning is central to delivery, not a back‑office function.

The business places strong emphasis on site engagement, technical understanding, and real programme ownership, offering clear progression into Senior Planner and Planning Manager roles for strong performers.

• Developing and managing construction programmes directly informed by federated BIM models
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to align programme logic with real installation methodology
• Coordinating complex MEP sequences and interfaces, ensuring programme certainty on a mission‑critical project
• Identifying programme risks, constraints, and clashes early, and driving practical mitigation strategies
• Tracking progress on site, producing accurate reports, and supporting delivery teams to maintain programme integrity

• Experience as a Planner, Senior Planner, or Planning Engineer within construction
• Strong background in MEP planning (CSA‑only planners without MEP exposure will not be suitable)
• The ability to build a programme from a BIM model, not just update schedules in P6 or Asta
• Experience on large‑scale, technically complex projects (£50m+), ideally data centres, industrial, or high‑tech facilities
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Power project, supported by real construction understanding
• Confident communication skills and a delivery‑focused mindset
• Willingness to be site‑engaged in High Wycombe – this is NOT a hybrid role

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