Planner - Healthcare (NHP)

Cambridgeshire, London, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey

Job field:

Construction

Friday, March 20, 2026

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

6105

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect, as one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society, this becomes possible by us also having the best people.

Skanska is proud to be part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance — a £37bn partnership bringing together the New Hospital Programme, NHS Trusts, and ten leading construction partners to deliver the next generation of NHS hospitals. This national alliance is driving forward the largest transformation of NHS infrastructure in a generation, using the Hospital 2.0 approach to boost capacity, modernise delivery, and build long‑term skills across the industry.

We are currently looking for a Planner - Healthcare (NHP) who will work in our Building Operating Unit, to assist with developing, maintaining and updating the integrated project programme to produce an accurate programme that manages time risk, activity count and float and for which the project team and customer can trust.

As the Planner - Healthcare (NHP), you will:

• Assist with progress monitoring and the recording of as-built data to maintain and update the project programme, help prepare programme submission documents and internal reporting.
• Work with the project team, designers and suppliers to produce, challenge and maintain collaborative short-term programmes that align with the main programme.
• Lead collaborative planning and short-term programme sessions with various on-site trade contractors and design team.
• Support the Senior Planning Manager and Skanska Project Team with the development of Production Control as a core process on the project.
• Work with Suppliers to agree how their programme should be developed, making clear constraints and calendars they should be working with. Ensure they follow the Skanska planning standards for programme development.

We are looking for:

• Experience of working on healthcare projects of circa £150m+.
• Proficient in use of planning software tools such as Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
• Experience in delivering planning tasks in accordance with contract requirements, such as JCT and/or NEC.
• Construction experience and a good technical understanding of engineering principles, construction techniques and best practices.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differencesaswe know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call itThe Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

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