Planner - East Anglia

Knights Brown Construction Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Knights Brown Construction Limited in Norwich is seeking a Planner to join our planning team, supporting the Energy Division and East Anglia workstreams. You will develop and maintain construction programmes, align them with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, and assist with cost and resource planning.

Based in Norwich with regular site visits across East Anglia, the role demands hands-on programme experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Experience using planning software (Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing construction programmes that are realistic and contractually compliant
• Producing and maintaining NEC3/NEC4 programmes for submission and acceptance
• Updating programmes in line with contract and site progress
• Monitoring progress, identifying delays and implementing mitigation with site management
• Reviewing compensation events and variations with evidence for claims
• Supporting commercial teams with programme input into cost and resource planning
• Providing clear progress updates and forecasts to stakeholders
• Developing tender programmes and supporting preconstruction planning
• Building relationships with Norwich Office and East Anglia sites
• Mentoring junior planners and contributing to a collaborative team

Skills

Planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Knights Brown is one of the UK's fastest-growing contractors, delivering civil engineering projects across our Wales, Energy and Water divisions.

Our planning team is a central support function working across all three divisions. We're looking for a Planner to join us in East Anglia, primarily supporting our work on the Energy Division. You'll plan and programme a steady pipeline of Energy projects, with the chance to support other divisions as projects require.

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, crafting an environment where employees don't just work for us; they grow with us, creating careers that reflect their passions and aspirations.

At Knights Brown, you're not just joining a company; you're becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Responsibilities include;

• Developing and managing construction programmes that are realistic, contractually compliant, and reflect how work actually happens on site.
• Producing and maintaining NEC3/NEC4 programmes for submission and acceptance, and updating them in line with the contract.
• Monitoring progress on site, identifying delays, and working with the site management team to implement mitigation strategies.
• Reviewing compensation events and variations, and producing robust evidence to support contractual claims.
• Supporting commercial teams with programme related input into cost and resource planning.
• Keeping everyone informed from site teams to clients, with clear progress updates and honest forecasts.
• Developing tender programmes and supporting the preconstruction team with competitive tenders.
• Working with our Norwich Office and sites across East Anglia, building strong relationships with stakeholders and operational teams.
• Supporting junior planners and contributing to a collaborative, forward-thinking planning team.

This role is based in Norwich/East Anglia, with regular visits to sites in East Anglia and occasional visits further afield.

Key requirements;

Essential

• Experience using either Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 or MS Project is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable

• Relevant experience as a Planner is preferred but not essential, a background in engineering or site/project management.
• Good understanding of contracts.
• Experience in a range of civil engineering projects.
• Experience in the Energy Sector.

Knights Brown actively promotes inclusiveness across the workplace, creating an environment where each individual has the equal opportunity to achieve their full potential and where employees feel respected. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success. We are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.