Planner - Civil Engineering

Cityscape Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Birmingham seeks a Senior Planner to take ownership of planning functions for RC Frame and Groundworks projects. This role involves developing and managing project schedules, leading tender submissions, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction processes and be proficient in ASTA Powerproject, with a competitive salary range of £70,000 to £80,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical insurance

Increasing holiday entitlement + birthday leave

Company car or allowance

Ongoing training and professional development

Support towards chartership (RICS / ICE / CIOB)

Qualifications

• Experience in Groundworks and Civil Engineering is highly preferred.
• Comfortable working to fixed deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules across multiple phases.
• Lead on planning tender programmes and bid proposals.
• Monitor progress and ensure consistent planning standards across all projects.

Skills

Strong understanding of construction processes

Skilled in programme development

Data coordination

Proficient in ASTA Powerproject

Strong analytical ability

Education

Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planner Civil Engineering

Birmingham £70,000 £80,000 + Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, family-founded civil engineering and groundworks contractor with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long‑term partnerships. With a turnover of approximately £50 million, they continue to expand steadily across the Midlands and wider UK. Operating from a modern head office in Birmingham, the business delivers a wide range of groundworks, infrastructure, and RC frame packages and is recognised for its collaborative culture, stable leadership, and commitment to investing in its people. As the company grows, they are looking to strengthen their pre‑construction and planning capability with a skilled Senior Planner.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner to take full ownership of the planning function across a portfolio of RC Frame and Groundworks projects. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and reviewing programmes from tender stage through to project completion, ensuring accurate sequencing, methodology, and progress tracking throughout.

Working closely with project teams, design, commercial, and pre‑construction departments, you will play a central role in project delivery by providing clear planning intelligence, supporting decision‑making, and ensuring programmes remain realistic and achievable. You will also lead the planning element of tender submissions, reviewing client documents, building preliminary programmes, and advising on methodology and time‑related risks.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Programme Management

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules across multiple phases
• Lead on planning tender programmes and bid proposals
• Coordinate and process planning data from internal and external sources
• Engage with design, project, commercial, and procurement teams to ensure programme accuracy
• Monitor progress and ensure consistent planning standards across all projects
• Critically review client programmes to ensure alignment with methodology, sequencing, and outputs
• Provide planning insight to support project delivery and risk management

Pre-Construction & Tender Support

• Review tender documents, drawings, and client programmes to support competitive submissions
• Prepare preliminary construction programmes and methodologies for bids
• Advise on time‑related risks, sequencing, and buildability during tender reviews
• Support the preparation of tender handover information for operational teams
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

• Strong understanding of construction processes from pre‑construction through delivery
• Skilled in programme development, data coordination, and presenting planning information
• Proficient in ASTA Powerproject and Microsoft Office
• Ideally degree‑qualified in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in Groundworks and Civil Engineering is highly preferred
• Strong analytical ability, with the confidence to challenge and validate programme information
• Comfortable working to fixed deadlines and managing multiple priorities

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £70,000 £80,000 depending on experience

Additional company benefits including:

• Comprehensive health and medical insurance
• Increasing holiday entitlement + birthday leave
• Company car or allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support towards chartership (RICS / ICE / CIOB)

Apply Now

Ready to take the lead on complex, high‑value projects and play a pivotal role in a respected, growing contractor? Apply online today or contact Bradley at Cityscape Recruitment for more information.