Planner - Freelance

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-c