Senior Planner

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Mivan is a dynamic and progressive specialist joinery and interior fit-out contractor with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are currently looking for an experienced and driven Senior Planner to establish and maintain effective planning and programming systems on all projects.

Candidates should have extensive programming experience on new build and interior fit out type projects and a varied technical knowledge of the construction process and a third level construction related qualification. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute with excellent leadership and people management skills.

Main duties will include:

• Assist the Estimating team with the preparation of tender programmes and Method Statements.
• To provide programmes for job estimations highlighting any constraints and threats to completion timetable.
• In conjunction with the project team including design, procurement and manufacture, prepare comprehensive planning information on new project start ups, including the sequence of operations and dependencies (Construction Programme), resource, procurement of sub contractors and materials within preconstruction requirements.
• Update current project programmes and plans with site feedback on daily, weekly or monthly basis, including Mivan, supply chain, subcontractor works for internal, and client update requirements
• Advise all project teams of critical changes to priorities and critical threats (early warning notices). Advise action or adjustments required to maintain targets.
• Control and record programme revisions.
• Provide regular evaluation and commentary of progress to the planning Manager and Senior Management Team. providing dropline analysis and accurate critical path delay analysis and relevant events against the baseline programme, with use of KPI and exception reporting
• Identify techniques to improve estimating, planning and cost control on existing and future projects.
• Undertake any other duties and projects allocated, which are within the individual's sphere of Knowledge, experience or competency

If you are an experienced Senior Planner ready to take the next step in your career then this is an excellent opportunity to work on iconic projects for a dynamic and successful company.

Please note travel to sites within the UK and overseas will be a requirement of the role.

What we offer

We will reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package, training and personal development opportunities and a range of initiatives designed to support a healthy work/life balance.

Core benefits include:

• Additional holidays
• Enhanced pension
• Health Cash Plan
• Length of service awards
• Employee wellness programme
• Working from home scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

Closing date for applications is 10th October 2025

Mivan is an Equal Opportunities Employer