Planner

Planner – Derby - East Midlands

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Car or Car allowance, Private medical, 10% bonus, 25 days holiday. 

Location: Derby - East Midlands 

Company: Established Main Contractor 

The Opportunity 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join a highly successful, privately-owned main contractor as they continue their ambitious growth across the Midlands.

This is a rare chance to become part of a brand-new regional team, playing a pivotal role in establishing and shaping a new East Midlands operation backed by the strength, reputation and financial stability of an established national business.

Working closely with senior operational and pre-construction teams, you'll have genuine influence over how projects are planned and delivered from day one, while helping to build a region with significant long-term investment and growth plans.

The Role

As Planner, you'll be responsible for developing and managing project programmes from tender through to completion, ensuring robust planning processes are in place across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
• Supporting bid submissions with tender programmes and planning input.
• Working alongside project teams to monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Preparing short-term and long-term programmes, phasing plans and reporting.
• Attending client, design and progress meetings.
• Providing planning expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical planning skills with excellent communication and stakeholder management.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience as a Planner within a UK main contractor.
• A proven track record delivering construction projects across sectors such as commercial, industrial, education, healthcare or residential.
• Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject (Primavera P6 also considered).
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, logistics and project controls.
• The ability to influence and work collaboratively with site and pre-construction teams.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £80,000 (may pay more for exceptional candidates) 
• Attractive benefits package including car allowance/company car, bonus, pension and healthcare.
• The opportunity to join at the start of an exciting regional expansion.
• Genuine career progression as the East Midlands business grows.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with the backing of a well-established, financially secure contractor.
• The chance to make a lasting impact in a role where your contribution will be highly visible.

If you're looking for an opportunity to help shape a growing regional business rather than simply joining an established team, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.