Senior Planner

PLANNER / SENIOR PLANNER – HEAVY CIVILS / RAIL

Manchester (Full-Time Office Based)

Competitive Salary + Package

We are working with a specialist rail and infrastructure contractor looking to strengthen their Planning team with the addition of an experienced Planner or Senior Planner.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across the North West, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering complex, safety-critical rail and civil engineering projects.

The Role

You will play a key role across both tender and live project environments, producing and managing detailed programmes that support successful project delivery.

This is a hands-on position where your input will directly influence project performance, sequencing, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed programmes using Primavera P6

Produce tender programmes and support bid submissions

Identify critical path, risks, and key interfaces

Work closely with site and project teams to monitor progress and update programmes

Support programme reporting and performance analysis

Assist with risk mitigation and planning strategy

Attend internal and client programme meetings

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within heavy civils or rail (essential)

Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6

Experience working on infrastructure or transport projects

Understanding of NEC contracts (desirable)

Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with delivery teams

Why Apply?

Established contractor with a strong pipeline of rail work

Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure projects

Clear progression within a growing and well-backed business

Collaborative, delivery-focused team environment

This is a full-time, office-based role in Manchester, suited to someone who wants to be closely involved in project delivery and team collaboration.

If you’re an experienced Planner or Senior Planner with a strong background in rail or heavy civils, get in touch for a confidential discussion