Senior Planner

Summary

Caddick Construction is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join our Preconstruction and Operations team in the Midlands.

This is a key role where youll support project teams drive programme performance and help shape strategic planning across multiple projects and frameworks. Youll bring a strong understanding of construction planning leadership skills and the ability to coordinate resources across a busy regional portfolio.

What Youll Do

Senior Planner

• Lead the planning strategy for live and preconstruction projects across the Midlands region.
• Develop and manage fully integrated logic-linked programmes using Asta Powerproject covering design procurement consents and construction.
• Provide strategic input during tender stage and support bid submissions with robust programme solutions.
• Monitor and review live project progress identifying risks delays and opportunities for improvement.
• Attend monthly contract reviews providing critical path insight and programme analysis.
• Oversee the regional resource demand plan in collaboration with department leads and Talent Acquisition.
• Support project teams with logistics planning and collaborative planning workshops.
• Lead on programme compliance ensuring audit standards and planning processes are consistently met.
• Maintain accurate benchmarking and construction output data to support reliable programming.
• Contribute to claims and delay analysis by providing robust cause and effect programme evidence.
• Promote Lean construction and best practice planning techniques across the region.
• Provide line management for regional planning team members including training and development via PDRs.
• Represent planning in senior leadership SHEQ and operational meetings within the region.

What Were Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Strong background in construction project planning ideally with 10 years experience.
• Proven leadership within a regional or multi-project capacity.
• Skilled in developing detailed programmes at both preconstruction and delivery stages.
• Experience using Asta Powerproject Primavera P6 MS Excel and 4D BIM planning tools.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies across a range of sectors.
• Experience producing logistics plans and method statements.
• Strong understanding of risk and opportunity management within a planning context.
• Comfortable working across NEC JCT and other standard forms of contract.
• Awareness of Lean construction principles and practical application.

Personal Attributes

• Confident communicator and motivator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and manage a regional planning function.
• Client-focused and solutions-driven.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with a proactive approach.
• Flexible collaborative and adaptable to fast-paced environments.

Why Join Caddick Construction

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth:
As part of a growing organisation youll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People-Centred Approach:
We prioritise collaboration integrity and long-term partnerships making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Caddick Construction is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Caddick Group Benefits

Health and Wellbeing:
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.

Birthday Day Off:
A discretionary day off to celebrate your birthday.

Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme:
Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.

Caddick Hub:
Exclusive discounts on groceries holidays technology and entertainment.

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave:
Enhanced maternity paternity and parental leave.

Ride to Work Scheme:
Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on cycles and accessories.

Pension:
5% employer pension contribution.

Continuous Professional Development:
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Private Healthcare & Medicash:
Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind).

Life Assurance:
Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary valid up to age 70.

Required Experience:

Senior IC