Senior Planner

CompanyCumming Group UK & Europe

LocationCardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Posted At1/12/2026

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Analytics are greyed out due to low classification confidence (42.0%).

Occupation Type

Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.

Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Cumming Group UK & Europe. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."

Description

Senior Planner – Infrastructure

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across a diverse range of sectors.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Planner to join our team, based out of Penarth. You’ll play a key role in delivering planning and project support across all stages of construction projects from concept design through to completion. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you’ll help ensure programmes are developed, managed, and delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day planning for major projects, working independently and as part of a team
Support tendering, contractor/consultant selection, and contract documentation
Manage planning and value management processes, including workshops
Oversee contract administration, reporting, and chairing project meetings

Develop project programmes, monitor milestones, and evaluate risks/opportunities

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration

Deliver work outputs accurately, on time, and in line with company and client standards

Mentor junior team members and support their development

About You:

Strong background in project planning within construction or infrastructure
Confident in using project management tools, critical path analysis, and reporting
Skilled in stakeholder communication and relationship building
High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a growing consultancy, work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, and progress their career in a supportive environment.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national/ethnic origins, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion, and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.