Construction Planner (AWDO-P15139) in Coventry)

AWD online; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Construction Planner to support planning, monitoring and control of major civil engineering projects across the UK. Based in Coventry or Ashby-de-la-Zouch with travel to sites nationwide, the role develops programmes from tender through to completion and helps identify risks for informed decision‑making.

The ideal candidate has NEC contract experience, proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with Project

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in NEC contracts, with ability to understand contract requirements and support planning, reporting and change management.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop Project Programmes: create and maintain detailed programmes from tender stage through to completion.
• Monitor Project Progress: update programmes to reflect actual performance and support reporting.
• Identify Critical Path Activities: review sequencing, highlight programme risks and support delivery.
• Produce Look‑Ahead Programmes: prepare short and long‑term look‑ahead programmes for stakeholders.
• Analyse Delays: review delays, assess impact and recommend recovery strategies.
• Monitor Project Resources: track labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources against requirements.
• Prepare Programme Reports: produce clear updates for meetings and reviews.
• Support Tender Planning: assist with tender planning and pre‑construction activities.

Skills

Construction planning

Civil engineering project delivery

Analytical thinking

Communication

Proactive management

Multi-project coordination

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Construction Planner

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional, who is proficient in NEC contracts, to support the successful delivery of complex trenchless, tunnelling and civil engineering projects across the UK.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Project Planner, Planner, Planning Engineer, Project Controls Planner, Civil Engineering Planner, Programme Planner, Tender Planner, Primavera P6 Planner, Construction Programme Planner

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Based in Coventry, West Midlands OR Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands - with travel to sites across the UK

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for a Construction Planner to play a key role in the planning, monitoring and control of specialist civil engineering projects.

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams and Commercial Teams, the Construction Planner will develop and maintain project programmes from tender stage through to completion.

As the Construction Planner, you will help identify risks, monitor progress, support programme reporting and provide accurate information that enables informed project decision‑making.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Construction Planner include:

• Develop Project Programmes: Create and maintain detailed project programmes from tender stage through to completion
• Monitor Project Progress: Update programmes to reflect actual performance and support accurate reporting
• Identify Critical Path Activities: Review project sequencing, highlight programme risks and support effective project delivery
• Produce Look‑Ahead Programmes: Prepare short and long‑term look‑ahead programmes for internal teams, clients and project stakeholders
• Analyse Delays: Review delays, assess programme impact and recommend practical recovery strategies
• Monitor Project Resources: Track labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources against programme requirements
• Prepare Programme Reports: Produce clear programme updates for internal meetings, client meetings and project reviews
• Support Tender Planning: Assist with tender planning, pre‑construction activities and wider project controls
• Assist with Programme Changes: Support programme changes, variations and extension of time claims
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Communicate with clients, subcontractors, Project Managers, Site Teams and Commercial Teams
• Improve Planning Processes: Support continuous improvement in planning processes and programme management

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a planning role within civil engineering or construction
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery
• Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Proficient in NEC contracts, with the ability to understand contract requirements and support accurate programme planning, reporting and change management
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

BENEFITS

• Work on major infrastructure projects across the UK
• Join an award‑winning specialist tunnelling contractor with over 30 years of industry experience
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking team

JOB REF: AWDO-P15139