97 senior planner jobs found in Reading

Planner - Water AMP8 Location: Rickmansworth (Flexible Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time Work Type: Long-term Contract Our client, a T1 Contractor is looking to strengthen their Planning team with the addition of an experienced Planner. You will take ownership of multiple project plans, driving delivery teams to achieve programme objectives while proactively challenging delays and deviations. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise, with support and mentoring from Senior Planners to help you grow into a leading planning professional. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and manage robust, detailed project plans across the full project lifecycle Ensure project plans reflect complete scope, with appropriate resource allocation and loading Identify risks and opportunities within programmes, monitoring critical paths and key milestones Provide clear insights and recommendations to delivery teams on programme changes Review, challenge, and integrate...

Principal Town Planning Consultant / Officer Home Counties £65-68 per hour - Dependant on experience   Job Ref - 66671   Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Home Counties in their search for a very experienced Town Planner to assist in delivering an application on behalf of the council for several thousand units extensive infrastructure and community facilities, in one of the region's most significant planning projects.   The successful contractor will focus on the part of the scheme, delivered in partnership with developers, centred around progressing the first phase through Reserved Matters stages, initially focusing on infrastructure before residential delivery.   Key Responsibilities ·Leading on Reserved Matters applications for a major strategic site ·Managing infrastructure and residential planning matters ·Liaising with developers, consultants, stakeholders, and planning teams ·Handling engagement with a highly vocal local...

Principal Town Planning Policy Officer Southeast £50-60+ per hour - Dependant on experience   Job Ref - 66809   Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Southeast in their search for a very experienced Town Planner to assist the Planning Policy Department.   Person spec: ·Experience in planning policy in local authority ·Experience of site assessment as part of Land Availability Assessment (LAA) ·Knowledge of the new plan-making system and draft National Planning Policy Framework   ·Experience in writing briefs and undertaking procurement within local authority setting ·Preferrable - knowledge of Sustainability Appraisal/ Strategic Environmental Assessment for Local Plans ·Experience of working on evidence and baseline requirements supporting local plan preparation ·Skills - ability to work independently with minimal supervision, good IT skills and understanding of GIS, good attention to detail and time management.   Working...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the Home Counties in the search for an experienced Head of Planning to join the department on an initial 6 month contract. We are looking to appoint a Head of Planning to lead the planning service, whilst ensuring the delivery of first-class services to developers, applicants, and residents. Responsibilities will include:   ·Lead on service transformation projects to reduce service demands and align with Government Planning reforms. ·Provide leadership and day-to-day management for teams involved in Planning Development Management, Planning Policy, and Enforcement. ·Provide strategic leadership support ·Review department resources ·Provide strong communication both internally and externally, supporting members, neighbouring authorities and ability to support effective collaboration. ·Full Job Description available upon request   Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public...

Planning Manager Portsmouth 12 Months £50 per hour Umbrella   Seeking a highly skilled Project Planner looking to work at the forefront of Space and Defence technology? We are seeking an Integrated Planning Manager to join our team, supporting major strategic programmes and high-growth projects within our Space Digital UK division.   The Role In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the creation and management of complex, multi-level schedules. You will act as a strategic partner to Project Managers, ensuring that every phase of our missions—from bid to delivery—is accurately planned and tracked.   Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain top-level and IPT schedules, ensuring robust logic and dependency linking. Analyze project costs against forward load, track payment milestones, and manage risk analysis. Provide consolidated monthly and quarterly project reports and Critical Path Analysis to senior management. Implement Change Control procedures and maintain...

Our client is currently seeking a Nuclear Cost Engineer to join their Business Management sub-function on a contract basis. Based in Reading, this role entails providing and delivering cost engineering capability in support of nuclear projects. Key Responsibilities: Conduct full and detailed SPI, CPI variance analysis and subsequent root cause analysis, followed by provision of narrative, recommendations and recovery planning in accordance with monthly reporting timescales Establish the Project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and lead on the preparation of cost studies utilising historical data and developing benchmarking information to meet specific needs Provide trended data to the Project Manager based on performance to date and emerging trends including making recommendations Prepare, monitor and control forecasts and budgets for specified projects, including change control Interrogate systems and performance to ascertain actual expenditure and project accruals as needed...

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Reading area, Berkshire Rate: £36–38 per hour, Limited Company outside IR35scope Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend Rotating Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 9-hour  shifts rotating Client: Manufacturing, Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support The Opportunity: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. This client needs… ✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical fault diagnosis ✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, pneumatics, drives, sensors, presses, hoppers, silos  & basic  Electrical PLCs ✔ Preventive maintenance ✔ Quick turnaround...

I'm currently looking to recruit a Planner P6 - Defence/ Nuclear environment, with exposure working in SC cleared environment. Looking for experienced planners to join a contract for 12 + months, working on site in Reading Essential skills: 2-5 years experience in planning P6 Primavera Background in highly regulated industry Recent experience working in Highly secured environments (DV) - Candidates holding Active Clearance will benefit of a quick start date.Application Deadline: Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available. If you would like to discuss further about this opportunity or others in the UK Public Sector, please reach out (phone number removed) (extension 8144) and ask for Cristina Ghenu or you may email me at Disability confident and Armed forces -GIS As a member of the disability confident scheme and Armed Forces our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability/ are present or ex members or the Armed Forces/ partners/ spouse...

We are currently seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver for our commercial relocation client based in Reading. This is a temporary ongoing position, offering the opportunity to join a thriving and dynamic team. As this role involves the movement of office furniture and other physical tasks, it is ideally suited to someone who enjoys being active and is physically fit. There are day shifts available over all days of the week. Ad Hoc Temporsry work. Pay Rates : Standard: £17 per hour + holiday allowance OT, Saturdays and Sundays – £20.00 per hour 8h guaranteed Key Responsibilities: * Conducting daily vehicle check * Adhering to health and safety regulations * Safely carrying out all driving and manual handling duties * Using all equipment according to safe working practices * Loading and unloading office furniture * Assisting and working collaboratively with a team of porter Requirements: * Valid HGV Class 2 licence and full CPC * Digital tachograph card * Strong...

SW-007-VoidMul-235 Multi-Trader £25 - £26 per hour Working for a maintenance contractor in their voids team Long term temp-to-perm Voids will be located in the Reading area Position good to knows * This is a temp-to-perm role covering a voids contract in the Reading and surrounding areas * A van and fuel will be offered when the role moves to a permanent position so in between time materials will be delivered to site/void you are working in * During the temp period you will only need to get to the location you are working at with your tools, you will not need to carry materials to site * Parking is available at the location you will be working at You will be working for an established Maintenance Contractor within the inhouse maintenance delivery team who carry out repairs, planned works and voids to the organisations extensive housing stock. This role will be working within their voids team covering RG postcodes. **You must have a full...

Mechanical Engineer Contract Aldermaston SC / DV Clearance Required Are you a Mechanical Engineer with experience supporting complex engineering projects within highly regulated environments? Do you enjoy producing technical documentation, engineering calculations and supporting projects from concept through to delivery? Would you like to work for a growing SME delivering specialist packages of work directly into AWE? What's in it for you? • ~ £60p/h DOE • Outside IR35 • Long term project work • Opportunity to work with a specialist engineering SME supporting AWE projects • Overtime opportunities available What will you be doing? • Producing mechanical engineering documentation and design deliverables • Supporting concept, scheme and detailed design activities • Carrying out engineering calculations, assessments and technical reports • Supporting project delivery across design, manufacture, installation and testing activities • Attending project meetings and design...

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Supply Planner to join a high-performing Supply Chain team on a fixed-term contract until December 2026. This is a key role responsible for aligning demand, supply, and inventory to ensure optimal service levels and efficient stock management across multiple markets. Client Details Our client is a fast-growing, innovative global consumer healthcare business with a strong portfolio of well-known brands across self-care and preventative health. With a focus on improving everyday well-being particularly within the women's health space the organisation operates in a dynamic, multi-market environment and continues to expand its international footprint. Description Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise supply chain efficiency Develop and maintain end-to-end supply and inventory plans aligned with demand forecasts, supplier capacity, and distribution requirements Monitor stock levels and proactively identify supply...

We are currently working with a large engineering consultancy who are actively seeking a Health & Safety Manager, for a 6 month data centre project in Didcot. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the chance to work on a flagship data centre scheme. Health & Safety Lead Responsibilities: * Provide EHS leadership and coordination within the division, to direct training matters, competency requirements both internal and external in order to comply with statutory and other requirements and also to improve project leaders' abilities and understanding of the EHSMS. * Be proactive in all matters concerning the role. * Report on business EHS risks, KPIs and trends accurately with data and recommend constructive actions towards continuous improvements. * Coordinate all EHS Matters within the Division and report constructively all EHS matters to the Business Unit Manager and EHS Manager. * Audit and inspect projects and the EHS Management system in the division...

This is a full–time post for a band 5 biomedical scientist in the molecular diagnostic department, within Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services. The position is within a laboratory environment and the post-holder will be expected to participate in the performance of complex practical processes within the department to ensure a high quality service is delivered in timely manner to all service users. All practices will be performed at a level that enables the department to maintain UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189. The post holder will also be expected to understand and provide support in the maintenance of the quality management system. 2.1 JOB SUMMARY * To participate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective Molecular Diagnostic service within Surrey and Berkshire Pathology Services. * To prepare samples and perform both routine and complex techniques efficiently and in a conscientious manner with respect to work pressures and quality of the service. *...

Fire Safety Compliance Manager Rate - £450 - £500 (Daily) Location - Uxbridge (Hybrid) Duration - 6 Months (Intially) IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Compliance Manager to lead on fire safety and compliance across a diverse property portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring that all fire-related assets and systems are compliant with current legislation, standards, and best practices, while delivering a robust and effective compliance framework. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing fire risk, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes, and ensuring all Fire Risk Assessment actions are effectively delivered. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage fire safety compliance across the organisation's property portfolio Oversee delivery and performance of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes related to fire safety systems Ensure all Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions are...

Quantity Surveyor intern (Summer 2026 Placement) About Ferrovial Construction UK&I Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. We have a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland’s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in-house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost-effective, value-added solutions and design and build...

Your new company You will be joining a global, market-leading organisation within the electronics and technology sector, supporting its European B2B operations. With a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence, the business manages a complex supply chain network across multiple regions and customer segments. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where logistics performance and supply chain efficiency are critical to delivering high-quality service to customers. Your new role As a Logistics Coordinator & Demand Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of end-to-end supply chain operations across Europe. The position offers a unique blend of responsibilities: 70% Logistics Operations 30% Demand Planning SupportKey Responsibilities: Logistics & Distribution Coordinate daily outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery and full process completion (including Post Goods Issue)...

Role: Event Planner II – Medical Affairs (Pharmaceutical Sector) * Location: Hybrid-working – Stockley Park, Uxbridge (3 days office / 2 days remote) * Length: 12-month contract * Rate: Market Rates (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) * Start Date: June 2026 (or ASAP) The Opportunity: ISR Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading global pharmaceutical organisation in their search for an experienced Medical Affairs and Corporate Event Planner to join their Meeting and Events team on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional with a background in pharmaceutical or healthcare event management to contribute to the compliant delivery of key Medical Affairs programmes, including Advisory Boards, departmental meetings and other high-profile healthcare professional (HCP) events. Skills, Qualifications and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years’ experience in corporate event...

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager with experience in Highways and Transport Infrastructure to join a client in Oxford. Your main duties include delivering  large scale highways and transport improvement projects, acting as a primary interface for various stakeholders, managing a multi-disciplinary contractor and design consultant team (highways, drainage and structures) as well as holding budget responsibilities for the programme.   This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £475 - £500 per day - negotiable for the right candidate and dependant on experience. Flexible working arrangements and working from home opportunities are available.   Working within the Highways team your main duties include: ·Delivering major transport, highways and traffic infrastructure projects ·Reviewing design drawings and overseeing cost control ·Managing contract administration and NEC3/NEC4 compliance ·Ensuring all highway elements of projects are delivered on...

Info about the company A leading manufacturer and supplier of life-safety solutions, specialising in innovative products designed to improve building safety, reliability, and compliance across commercial and industrial environments. As the Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring the correct materials are ordered and delivered in line with production schedules. You will manage supplier order books end-to-end, ensuring they support production, business, and inventory plans, while also monitoring and driving supplier performance to meet agreed targets. Info about what the Buyer role entails Responsible for the end-to-end management of the order book process for assigned categories and suppliers, including but not limited to: * Using the ERP system to release and manage purchase orders in line with demand plans * Managing and actioning call-off and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) orders * Ensuring all purchase orders are acknowledged within required timeframes and...