Planner

Millbank; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank is seeking an experienced Planner to develop and manage detailed tender and project programmes for major infrastructure projects. You will interpret tender requirements and shape sequences to support bid win and on-site delivery, collaborating with designers, clients and subcontractors.

You will lead programme analysis, assess risks, validate schedules, and provide robust reporting to stakeholders, ensuring seamless handovers from tender through construction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner within construction, infrastructure, or a Tier 1 contractor environment.
• Strong experience in tender planning and supporting bid teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and planning software.
• Demonstrable experience developing, analysing, and managing project programmes.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and outputs.
• Experience in programme analysis, including risk evaluation and mitigation.
• Knowledge of commercial and contractual requirements within construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes and deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present programme information clearly.
• Experience engaging with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project and tender programmes.
• Interpret tender documentation and translate requirements into structured programmes.
• Contribute to bid winning strategies through programme development and sequencing.
• Resource and cost load programmes where required.
• Update, monitor, and report progress against live project programmes.
• Introduce and manage change within project schedules.
• Identify, assess, and integrate risk into programmes.
• Ensure programme robustness through appropriate validation techniques.
• Produce programme outputs and reports for stakeholders in a range of formats.
• Support post tender negotiations and ensure effective programme handover to project teams.
• Collaborate with project teams, designers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Provide planning support and short-term programme advice to construction teams.
• Evaluate supply chain programmes and integrate them into the main programme.
• Establish and maintain project controls reporting.

Skills

Primavera P6

Tender planning

Programme development

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Do you have proven experience developing and managing tender or project programmes using Primavera P6 within a construction or infrastructure environment?

Can you demonstrate how your planning input contributed to a successful bid win or improved project delivery outcomes?

Would you like to play a key role in shaping how major infrastructure projects are planned, sequenced, and successfully delivered from tender stage through to construction?

The Opportunity

This role offers excellent career development, exposure to flagship infrastructure projects, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward thinking environment where your expertise will directly add value.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project and tender programmes
• Interpret tender documentation and translate requirements into structured programmes
• Contribute to bid winning strategies through programme development and sequencing
• Resource and cost load programmes where required
• Update, monitor, and report progress against live project programmes
• Introduce and manage change within project schedules
• Identify, assess, and integrate risk into programmes
• Ensure programme robustness through appropriate validation techniques
• Produce programme outputs and reports for stakeholders in a range of formats
• Support post tender negotiations and ensure effective programme handover to project teams
• Collaborate with project teams, designers, clients, and subcontractors
• Provide planning support and short-term programme advice to construction teams
• Evaluate supply chain programmes and integrate them into the main programme
• Establish and maintain project controls reporting

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Proven experience as a Planner within construction, infrastructure, or a Tier 1 contractor environment
• Strong experience in tender planning and supporting bid teams
• Advanced proficiency in planning software, particularly Primavera P6
• Demonstrable experience developing, analysing, and managing project programmes
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and outputs
• Experience in programme analysis, including risk evaluation and mitigation
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual requirements within construction projects
• Ability to manage multiple programmes and deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present programme information clearly
• Experience engaging with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

It’s great if you also have the following

• Experience working on major infrastructure, civils, or energy projects
• Ability to coach or mentor junior planners
• Experience contributing to written tender submissions
• Knowledge of project controls and reporting frameworks
• Familiarity with NEC or other standard forms of contract
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

The setting for the role

The role operates across both pre construction and project delivery phases, offering a dynamic mix of strategic planning and hands on programme management. You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between winning work and delivering it successfully, within a fast paced, high performance Tier 1 contracting environment.