Civil Planner - Site Based, Ongoing Contract, Ipswich

Kenton Black Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Planner to join a major civil engineering project on a site-based ongoing contract.

You will lead the planning and programming function, develop robust programmes with NEC contract awareness, and work closely with project teams to monitor progress.

The role requires strong civils background, site exposure, and the ability to identify risks and opportunities, delivering realistic schedules and reports.

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering background is essential.
• Experience as Planner or Senior Planner in civil engineering.
• Ideally engineering background with site exposure such as Site Engineer or Site Agent.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and how civils projects are delivered on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and programming function across the project.
• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes.
• Regularly review the critical path and progression against programme.
• Provide updates and reports to the project team and stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Support change, delay and programme implications.
• Ensure contract programme requirements are understood and followed.

Skills

Strong communicator

Highly organised

Commercially aware

Proactive

Education

Relevant civil engineering qualification

Tools

P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Kenton Black Limited in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Planner to join a major civil engineering project on a site-based ongoing contract.

You will lead the planning and programming function, develop robust programmes with NEC contract awareness, and work closely with project teams to monitor progress.

The role requires strong civils background, site exposure, and the ability to identify risks and opportunities, delivering realistic schedules and reports.