Planner - Highways

Amey; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career progression

Flexible benefits

24 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Planner to support the Highways Area 12 contract, based in Bolton. You will develop and maintain programmes, coordinate activities, and provide planning expertise to ensure on-time delivery, safety and efficiency across highways maintenance projects.

You will collaborate with Contract Managers, Project Managers and operations, ensure accurate planning information, monitor milestones and support resource planning while contributing to a collaborative team delivering essential

Qualifications

• Experience in planning roles within highways, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction environments.
• Experience using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes.
• Knowledge of programme controls and project delivery processes.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and updating project and contract programmes.
• Monitoring progress against milestones and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Supporting operational teams with planning and coordination of highways maintenance activities.
• Producing short-term and long-term delivery programmes.
• Analysing programme performance and providing improvement recommendations.
• Collaborating with teams to keep planning information accurate and up to date.
• Producing progress reports and planning information for key stakeholders.
• Supporting resource planning across labour, plant and materials.

Skills

Planning software

Primavera P6

MS Project

UK driving licence

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Title: Planner - Highways

Requisition ID: 12484

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Planner to join our Highways business on our Area 12 contract, based from Bolton (De Havilland Way, BL5 3NH).

As a Planner, you'll play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of highways maintenance and improvement works across the network. Working closely with Contract Managers, Project Managers and operational teams, you'll develop and maintain programmes, coordinate project activities and provide planning expertise that helps ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team delivering essential infrastructure services that keep communities connected and the UK's road network moving.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing, maintaining and updating project and contract programmes.
• Monitoring progress against key milestones and identifying programme risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Supporting operational teams with the planning and coordination of highways maintenance activities.
• Producing both short-term and long-term delivery programmes.
• Analysing programme performance and providing recommendations to improve efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with operational, commercial and client teams to ensure planning information remains accurate and up to date.
• Producing progress reports, programme updates and planning information for key stakeholders.
• Supporting resource planning activities across labour, plant and materials.

We Want to Hear From You If You Have

• Experience in a planning role within highways, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction environments.
• Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes.
• Knowledge of programme controls and project delivery processes.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Highways maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• A relevant qualification in Planning, Engineering or Project Management.

What We Can Offer You

At Amey, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we invest in their development, wellbeing and success.

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Career development, training and progression opportunities
• Flexible benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to Amey employee discounts
• Membership of our Affinity Networks
• Two Social Impact Days each year

About Amey

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Through our unique combination of insight, technology and talent, we create sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Together, we deliver impactful infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.