Planner (Civil Engineering)

Setting Out Solutions Group Ltd

Planner – Civil Engineering

Location: North West (Divisional Office Based)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Company Car & Excellent Package

A well-established Tier 2 Regional Civil Engineering Contractor, operating successfully for over 50 years, is seeking an experienced Planner to join its North West team. The company delivers a strong pipeline of repeat business across public and private sector clients and is known for its collaborative, delivery-focused approach.

Project Types Include:

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Infrastructure and enabling works for commercial and public sector developments

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Earthworks and ground remediation

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Deep drainage, utilities, and attenuation systems

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Reinforced concrete substructures and foundations

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Access roads, external works, and public realm schemes

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Section 278 and local authority highway works

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Water, utilities, power, and renewables infrastructure projects

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Civils packages delivered alongside building projects

Role & Responsibilities:

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Producing, maintaining, and updating detailed construction programmes

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Developing tender, pre-construction, and contract programmes

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Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and site management

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Ensuring programmes are realistic, buildable, and aligned with construction methodology

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Monitoring progress, updating programmes, and reporting against key milestones

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Identifying programme risks, constraints, and opportunities

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Supporting short-term lookahead planning and phasing strategies

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Assisting with change management, delay analysis, and EOT submissions

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Providing programme input for internal and client progress meetings

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Ensuring compliance with contractual and framework requirements (NEC experience preferred)

Candidate Requirements:

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Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects

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Strong understanding of drainage, RC works, highways, utilities, and general civils activities

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Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

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Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)

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Ability to work collaboratively with delivery and commercial teams

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Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills

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Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)

What’s on Offer:

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Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience

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Company car or car allowance

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Pension, holiday allowance, and comprehensive benefits package

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Long-term career opportunity with a respected regional contractor