Lead Civil Engineering Planner - Hybrid & Flexible Working

Navartis Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Annual bonus up to 10% of basic salary

Smart working / flexible hours

Job summary

Navartis Limited is looking for an experienced Lead Engineering Planner to drive detailed programmes across multiple civil engineering schemes in the UK. The role supports tender through delivery, coordinating with delivery teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure robust planning processes.

The ideal candidate has site-based engineering experience with strong planning software skills (Primavera P6) and a proactive approach to risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Planning Manager or Senior Planner role within civil/infra engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of detailed project programmes across multiple civil engineering schemes.
• Provide strategic planning support during tender and pre-construction stages.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation to maintain targets.
• Work with delivery teams to align planning, design and construction activities.
• Analyse programme performance and produce regular reports for senior management and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning standards, processes, and tools.
• Mentor and support junior planners to foster a high-performing team.

Skills

Planning management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Engineering or project management qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Navartis Limited is looking for an experienced Lead Engineering Planner to drive detailed programmes across multiple civil engineering schemes in the UK. The role supports tender through delivery, coordinating with delivery teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure robust planning processes.

The ideal candidate has site-based engineering experience with strong planning software skills (Primavera P6) and a proactive approach to risk management.