Planner

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Civil Planner to join our team on a permanent basis. This strategic role supports Project Directors and the Director in Charge across the planning lifecycle — from prequalification and tendering through construction, commissioning, and handover.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the management and coordination of programmes across our regional projects, ensuring excellence in planning, consistency in approach, and collaboration across teams and the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

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Support the Project Directors and Director in Charge with programme risk assessments at the prequalification stage to guide bid/no-bid decisions.

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Review and challenge baseline contract programmes, including design, procurement, build, commissioning, and handover phases.

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Oversee preparation of construction (target) programmes, identifying opportunities for improvements over contractual timelines.

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Lead and mentor the regional planning team, maintaining consistency across all planning activities.

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Assist the Director in Charge with planning-related business improvement measures.

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Deliver weekly and monthly programme updates to Regional Directors, including analysis of phasing and performance.

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Validate tender event programmes and ensure alignment with subcontractor design release and lead-in schedules.

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Manage the production of 4D visual models or 2D phasing plans to support planning communication and construction sequencing.

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Oversee construction methodology, sequencing, and logistics to support successful delivery.

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Review project prelim books, including staffing, temporary works, and logistics.

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Liaise with the supply chain to confirm programme validity around design, lead-in times, build durations, and resourcing.

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Identify and report risks, opportunities, float, and time risk allowances, along with proposed mitigations.

Skills & Experience Required

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3-5 Years in a civils planner role

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Relevant degree or diploma in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.

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Proven background in civil or construction project planning, ideally on large-scale or complex infrastructure projects.

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Strong grasp of construction techniques, sequencing, and logistics planning.

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Advanced training in project management software, including progress analysis, S-curve reporting, and cost/resource control.

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Proficient in Primavera P6 and associated planning tools.

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Experience in team management and leadership within a planning environment.

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Advanced BIM knowledge and solid understanding of the Common Data Environment (CDE).

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Ability to create and manage 4D models and other visual planning outputs.

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Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer

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Competitive Salary, reviewed annually

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Company Car or Car Allowance

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26 Days Annual Leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days

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Employer Pension Scheme

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Travel Expenses reimbursed for business travel

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Flexible and Remote Working Options

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Enhanced Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carers

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Ongoing Professional and Educational Development Support

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Ready to step into a key planning role within a high-performing civil engineering environment? We’d love to hear from you