Planner / Planning Manager

  • Clearfield Recruitment Limited
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Jun 13, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

ob Title: Planner / Planning Manager
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Benefits: Competitive Salary, Car Allowance, Career Progression, Pension Scheme

Overview:

We are recruiting a Planner / Planning Manager on behalf of a growing construction and development business delivering commercial, industrial and residential projects across the East of England.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner or Planning Manager to join a successful and expanding contractor, supporting both pre-construction and live projects from tender stage through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce tender and contract programmes.
  • Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays and opportunities.
  • Work closely with operational, commercial and pre-construction teams.
  • Provide programme updates and progress reports.
  • Support planning, sequencing and resource allocation across projects.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Planner or Planning Manager within construction.
  • Strong understanding of project planning and delivery.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and car allowance.
  • Genuine career progression opportunities.
  • Diverse and interesting project portfolio.
  • Long-term opportunity with a growing business.