An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to take a leading role in the planning and programme management of a major infrastructure project.

You will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining complex construction programmes, providing strategic planning input and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently against key milestones. The position will also involve supporting and mentoring less experienced planners and working closely with project, commercial and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes in line with contractual and project requirements.
• Identify programme scope, key constraints, critical activities, quantities and factors affecting delivery.
• Develop tender programmes, construction sequencing and methodologies covering design, procurement and construction.
• Produce planning deliverables including programmes, narratives, reports, presentations and planning documentation.
• Maintain the Contract Programme and ensure compliance with project planning procedures.
• Analyse and monitor the critical path, highlighting risks, delays and opportunities and recommending corrective action.
• Establish and maintain programme baselines and manage programme change control.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and other resources against programme requirements.
• Review subcontractor and supplier programmes, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule.
• Monitor progress using project data and KPIs, identifying trends and potential delivery issues.
• Provide planning leadership and mentoring to junior members of the planning team.
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior, Lead or Managing Planner working for a Tier 1 UK contractor on a major infrastructure or civil engineering project.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline and capable of producing programmes using first principles.
• Strong planning experience across major infrastructure, utilities, energy or civil engineering projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 
• Strong Excel, reporting and programme analysis skills.
• Good working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience of Earned Value Management, QSRA and programme risk management.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, programme baselines and change control.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• A proactive approach to programme improvement and planning excellence.

Engagement: Inside IR35. PAYE Direct is also available. Umbrella engagement is subject to client approval and use of an approved umbrella company.

If you are interested in this Senior Planner opportunity, please submit your CV for consideration.