Civil Senior Planner

Carrington West; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is working with a civil engineering contractor to appoint a Senior Planner to take ownership of programme planning across challenging infrastructure projects in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire.

You will develop, maintain and monitor detailed project programmes, create schedules using Primavera P6/Asta Powerproject/Microsoft Project, and work closely with project managers, engineers and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and maintaining detailed project programmes.
• Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.
• Proficient with Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or MS Project.
• Understanding of construction methods and project delivery.
• Ability to analyse project information and identify risks.
• Experience monitoring progress and producing programme updates.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Organised and methodical approach to planning.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop tender, pre-construction and delivery programmes.
• Create and maintain project schedules using planning software.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and commercial teams.
• Monitor progress against programmes and flag delays.
• Produce programme updates and performance information.
• Review critical paths, sequencing and milestones.
• Support tender submissions with feasible construction programmes.
• Identify risks, constraints and opportunities in programmes.
• Support recovery planning for delays.
• Attend progress meetings and communicate with stakeholders.
• Record and communicate programme changes.
• Support short-term planning and resource forecasting.
• Maintain records to support contractual and commercial requirements.

Skills

Planning proficiency

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Civil engineering / construction related degree or qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Planner - Civil Engineering

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Permanent | Full-time

Salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience

Are you looking to take ownership of the planning and programming of technically challenging civil engineering projects?

This Planner opportunity will give you the chance to shape project programmes, support successful delivery and work closely with experienced commercial, operational and engineering teams. You will receive a salary of up to £75,000, dependent on experience, alongside opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.

Your next employer

My client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and construction projects. The business has developed a strong reputation for technical expertise, reliable delivery and building lasting relationships with its clients.

You will join a collaborative team where safety, quality, programme performance and responsible project delivery are central to the way projects are managed.

What you will be doing

As the Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes across a range of civil engineering schemes.

• Developing detailed tender, pre-construction and delivery programmes.
• Creating and maintaining project schedules using appropriate planning software.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and site teams.
• Monitoring progress against agreed programmes and identifying potential delays.
• Producing programme updates, progress reports and performance information.
• Reviewing critical paths, sequencing and project milestones.
• Supporting tender submissions with clear and achievable construction programmes.
• Identifying programme risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Supporting the development of recovery plans where project delays occur.
• Attending progress meetings and communicating programme information to key stakeholders.
• Ensuring programme changes are accurately recorded and communicated.
• Supporting project teams with short-term planning, resource forecasting and delivery sequencing.
• Maintaining accurate records to support contractual and commercial requirements.

What you will bring

To succeed as a Planner, you should have:

• Previous planning experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction or a related sector.
• Experience producing and maintaining detailed project programmes.
• Strong working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
• A clear understanding of construction methods, sequencing and project delivery.
• The ability to analyse project information and identify programme risks.
• Experience monitoring progress and producing accurate programme updates.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to work effectively with operational, engineering and commercial teams.A well-organised and methodical approach to planning.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

A relevant qualification in construction, civil engineering, project management or a related discipline would be beneficial.

Salary and package

• A salary of up to £75,000, dependent on experience.
• A permanent, full-time position.
• The opportunity to work on varied civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Support from established operational, commercial and engineering teams.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to the continued growth of a respected civil engineering contractor.

Location and working arrangements

The position is based in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire and may involve travel to project sites when required.

This role would suit an organised and commercially aware Planner who wants to take greater ownership of project programmes and contribute to the successful delivery of complex civil engineering schemes.