Job Advert
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 you’ll support project teams, drive programme performance, and help shape strategic planning across multiple projects and frameworks. You'll bring a strong understanding of construction planning, leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate resources across a busy regional portfolio.
What You’ll Do
Senior Planner
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Lead the planning strategy for live and preconstruction projects across the Midlands region.
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Develop and manage fully integrated, logic-linked programmes using Asta Powerproject, covering design, procurement, consents, and construction.
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Provide strategic input during tender stage and support bid submissions with robust programme solutions.
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Monitor and review live project progress, identifying risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement.
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Attend monthly contract reviews, providing critical path insight and programme analysis.
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Oversee the regional resource demand plan in collaboration with department leads and Talent Acquisition.
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Support project teams with logistics planning and collaborative planning workshops.
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Lead on programme compliance, ensuring audit standards and planning processes are consistently met.
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Maintain accurate benchmarking and construction output data to support reliable programming.
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Contribute to claims and delay analysis by providing robust cause and effect programme evidence.
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Promote Lean construction and best practice planning techniques across the region.
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Provide line management for regional planning team members, including training and development via PDRs.
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Represent planning in senior leadership, SHEQ, and operational meetings within the region.
What We’re Looking For
Skills and Experience
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Strong background in construction project planning, ideally with 10+ years’ experience.
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Proven leadership within a regional or multi-project capacity.
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Skilled in developing detailed programmes at both preconstruction and delivery stages.
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Experience using Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, MS Excel, and 4D BIM planning tools.
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Knowledge of construction methodologies across a range of sectors.
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Experience producing logistics plans and method statements.
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Strong understanding of risk and opportunity management within a planning context.
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Comfortable working across NEC, JCT and other standard forms of contract.
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Awareness of Lean construction principles and practical application.
Personal Attributes
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Confident communicator and motivator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
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Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
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Able to work independently and manage a regional planning function.
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Client-focused and solutions-driven.
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Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach.
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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, you’ll 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.
