Planning Manager

Job Title - Senior Project Planner Location - Bristol Project -Industrial & Logistics Development Salary - Up to £110k plus package Opportunity Our client is one of the UK's leading privately-owned construction and development businesses, delivering high-profile projects across the industrial & logistics, commercial, residential, mixed-use and public sectors. They are currently delivering Plot 4 at Matrix 49 in Avonmouth, Bristol on behalf of Equation Properties Ltd. This flagship industrial development comprises the design and construction of a 596,000 sq. ft speculative warehouse, incorporating high-quality office accommodation, transport hubs, a link bridge, gatehouse and extensive external infrastructure works. The scheme is targeting a BREEAM Excellent rating and is being delivered to the highest sustainability standards. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Planner to join the project team, playing a key role in the successful planning, programming and delivery of this landmark logistics development. What You'll Be Doing Working closely with the Project Director, Site Team and wider Pre-Construction function, you will take ownership of the project's planning activities from construction through to completion. Your responsibilities will include: Producing and maintaining fully logic-linked construction programmes using Asta Powerproject. Monitoring project progress against programme, identifying critical path activities and implementing recovery strategies where required. Working closely with site management teams to update progress and provide accurate programme reporting. Producing short-term programmes, look-ahead schedules and delay analysis. Identifying programme risks and opportunities, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented. Supporting client progress meetings and presenting programme updates to key stakeholders. Providing planning expertise throughout the construction lifecycle to ensure the successful delivery of this major industrial and logistics scheme. About You We're looking for an experienced planner who enjoys working on complex, large-scale construction projects and can confidently manage programmes throughout the build process. You’ll ideally have: Proven experience working for a UK main contractor. A strong background delivering industrial, logistics, commercial or large-scale building projects. Excellent knowledge of Asta Powerproject (P6 experience would also be advantageous). Experience producing and managing construction programmes from start to finish. A good understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts. A construction-related qualification. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work alongside operational teams and senior stakeholders. If your experience doesn't perfectly match every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're keen to speak with talented planners who are looking to work on one of the South West's most significant industrial developments. #J-18808-Ljbffr