Planner

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

Ipswich | Site Based | Ongoing Contract | Outside IR35

About the Company

Our client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and complex construction projects across the UK. Due to ongoing project requirements in Suffolk, they are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced freelance Planner.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join a major project in Suffolk.

This position requires someone from a strong civil engineering background, ideally with previous operational experience within engineering before moving into planning.

You will take responsibility for the planning and programming function, working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams to develop, maintain and monitor robust construction programmes.

Experience across Civils, Infrastructure, RC works, drainage and groundworks is highly desirable, alongside a thorough understanding of how civils projects are actually delivered on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and programming function across the project
• Develop, maintain, review and update detailed construction programmes
• Establish and regularly review the critical path
• Produce realistic construction methodologies and sequences
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays at an early stage
• Provide regular programme updates and supporting information to the project team
• Identify programme constraints, risks and opportunities
• Review construction methods, resources, plant requirements and sequencing
• Carry out resource loading and levelling where required
• Work closely with engineering, operational and commercial teams
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other key stakeholders
• Produce planning reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Support the team with change, delay and programme implications
• Ensure contract programme requirements are understood and maintained throughout project delivery

Experience & Requirements

• Strong civil engineering background is essential
• Previous experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner within civil engineering
• Ideally an engineering background, with previous site experience such as Site Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Agent
• Strong understanding of RC works, drainage and groundworks
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology
• Experience producing and managing detailed construction programmes
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and programme requirements
• Knowledge of delay, change, risk and opportunity from a planning perspective
• Experience working within demanding Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting environments
• Relevant construction, civil engineering or technical qualification preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction planning and programming techniques
• P6 and/or Asta Powerproject experience
• Critical path analysis
• Progress monitoring and programme reporting
• Resource planning and levelling
• Strong understanding of construction methods, plant, labour and sequencing
• Ability to communicate detailed programme information clearly to both operational teams and clients

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communicator with the confidence to work directly with project stakeholders
• Commercially aware
• Highly organised and methodical
• Able to identify programme risks and challenge the project team where appropriate
• Proactive and comfortable working independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Practical understanding of civil engineering delivery

We are happy to consider Senior and Junior profiles for this role!