Planner – Highways

Bimplus; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company car or car allowance

Pension

Leave entitlement

Life assurance

Health benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Bimplus is recruiting a Planner to join our highways division in Brentwood. You will develop and maintain construction programmes, manage short- and long-term schedules, and support project delivery through robust change records and NEC processes.

You will work closely with site teams and stakeholders, using Primavera P6 to monitor progress, assess risk, and drive timely decisions. Hybrid working and a clear career path are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Planner or Site/Section Engineer or Site Agent in highways.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce, develop and maintain construction programmes from first principles using works information and drawings.
• Manage short-term and long-term programmes; reflect progress, change and risk.
• Lead daily scheduling and planning activities to support project delivery.
• Work with site teams to understand construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Support commercial by substantiating change and maintaining records and evidence.
• Contribute to NEC processes, including early warnings and Clause 62 assessments.
• Identify delays and risks and propose mitigation to protect programme outcomes.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on programme, progress and milestones.
• Utilise Primavera P6 to manage and report programme performance.

Skills

Planning experience

Stakeholder management

Highways knowledge

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Your new company

You will be joining a multi-accredited and well-established contractor operating in the highways industry. This high-profile contractor has a strong reputation for delivering projects valued between £1m-£9m for National Highways and multiple local authorities and offers a strong pipeline of work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Planner to join their team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Brentwood office with hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role

As a Planner, you will be a key contributor to the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, with responsibilities including:

• Producing, developing and maintaining construction programmes from first principles using works information and drawings
• Managing and updating short-term and long-term programmes to reflect progress, change and risk
• Leading on daily scheduling and planning activities to support efficient project delivery
• Working closely with site teams to understand construction methodologies and sequencing
• Supporting the commercial team by substantiating change, ensuring robust records and supporting evidence are maintained
• Contributing to NEC contract processes, including early warnings, impacted programmes and Clause 62 assessments
• Identifying potential delays and risks, proposing mitigation measures to protect programme outcomes
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on programme, progress and key milestones
• Utilising Primavera P6 to manage and report programme performance.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience as a Planner, Site/Section Engineer or Site Agent within the highways industry, ideally from a subcontractor/Tier 2 background
• In-depth knowledge of civil works: drainage, kerbing, motorway technology, street lighting and traffic signals
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

• Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Hybrid working (2-3 days' remote per week) and flexible working hours
• Life assurance
• Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Clear pathways for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to advance your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.

Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.