Senior Planner

• Type:
  Freelance
• Region: UK - London
• Town/City:
  London
• Posted: 19/01/2026
• Reference: BBBH
  4461_

A well‑respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner on a freelance basis. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to major construction works by ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and coordination.

The Senior Planner will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely and efficient delivery. Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams, this role will ensure that planning activities align with project objectives, resources are optimised, and risks are effectively managed.

• Programme Development:
  Creating and maintaining detailed construction programmes using industry‑standard planning software.
• Progress Monitoring:
  Tracking project progress, identifying delays, and implementing recovery plans where necessary.
• Risk & Mitigation Planning:
  Analysing potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Working closely with site teams, engineers, and project managers to ensure alignment on scheduling and resources.
• Reporting & Forecasting:
  Providing accurate progress reports, forecasts, and analysis to senior management and clients.
• Resource & Logistics Planning:
  Ensuring that labour, materials, and equipment are effectively scheduled to meet project demands.

• Qualifications:
  
  Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Extensive experience in planning roles within infrastructure, civil engineering, or large‑scale construction projects.
• Software Proficiency:
  Strong knowledge of planning tools such as Primavera P6.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to identify scheduling risks and implement effective solutions.
• Communication & Leadership:
  Experience in liaising with project teams, clients, and senior management to ensure clarity in planning and execution.

• Freelance
  
  Contract:
  
  Competitive day rate, dependent on experience.
• High‑Profile Projects:
  Opportunity to contribute to complex projects.
• Supportive Environment:
  Work alongside an experienced team focused on delivering complex projects successfully.

Apply if this is something of interest to you!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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