Role: Freelance Construction Planner

Location: Solihull (Role includes Tenders & Live Projects)

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Sector: Education & Urban / Inner-City Construction

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Construction Planner based in or within commuting distance of Solihull. This dual-focus role covers both pre-construction tender stage planning and live project delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in education sector builds and possess a deep understanding of the unique constraints of inner-city construction (tight footprints, complex logistics, strict noise/traffic controls, and stakeholder management).

Key Responsibilities

Tender Phase & Pre-Construction

• Prelim Development: Review and generate project Prelim Books—sourcing pricing and schedules for scaffolding, temporary services, temporary works, craneage, hoardings, site cabins, and site management staffing models.

• Tender Submissions: Draft detailed Method Statements, respond to Tender/PQQ questionnaires, and create clear Logistics & Traffic Management Plans.

• Visualizations: Coordinate with internal and external teams to organize 4D animations and CGIs.

• Programme Creation: Produce fully logic-linked Design, Procurement, and Construction programmes for bid submissions.

Live Project Delivery

• Programme Management: Develop, issue, and maintain Contract, Target, and Short-Term programmes alongside site delivery teams.

• Contract Administration: Regularly review, update, and progress NEC Accepted Programmes (and Programmes for Acceptance) as well as JCT schedules.

• Reporting & Collaboration: Update monthly progress dashboards, highlight risks/delays, and facilitate Collaborative Planning workshops with sub-contractors and project teams.

Key Requirements & Experience

• Sector Focus: Proven experience delivering education sector projects (schools, higher education, colleges) and inner-city / constrained site builds.

• Dual Expertise: Strong background spanning both competitive bid tenders and live site planning.

• Contract Knowledge: Working knowledge of both JCT and NEC contract forms (including NEC programme updates and compensation event impact analyses).

• Software & Tools: Proficiency in industry-standard planning software (Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or MS Project) and logistics diagram creation.

Please click apply today if you meet this criteria.