Project Planner - Highways

Randstad Cpe London; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to join their team in Norwich. This pivotal role involves managing project programmes for significant highways projects, ensuring efficient execution and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning skills, a collaborative mindset, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6. You will work closely with project managers and engineers, driving improvements and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure upgrades while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning for large-scale highways projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project programmes, tracking milestones and deliverables.
• Conduct critical path analysis and mitigate schedule risks.

Skills

Planning Engineering

Construction Techniques

Critical Path Analysis

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Title: Project Planner

Type: Permanent, full time

Location: Norwich

Job Reference: BMPROJPLAHI

Role Overview

A major infrastructure delivery partner is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to support a flagship highways project in the East of England, based out of Norwich.

This is a high-impact role within a complex civil engineering environment, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to the successful planning and execution of a nationally significant road infrastructure upgrade. As part of the planning function, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring work is executed efficiently, on time, and in line with the overall programme strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update the main project programme, tracking key milestones, deliverables, and performance indicators.

• Support the integration of supplier and subcontractor schedules into the overall programme, ensuring alignment and consistency across all work streams.

• Produce and maintain short-term and look-ahead programmes that support day-to-day site operations and enable effective coordination among teams.

• Conduct critical path and float analysis, identifying potential schedule risks and proactively supporting the mitigation of delays.

• Generate programme updates, reports, and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders, including progress assessments against key delivery targets.

• Participate in collaborative planning sessions with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure accuracy and realism in planning outputs.

• Use planning expertise to identify opportunities for improvement, drive efficiency, and reduce waste across the project life cycle.

• Contribute to programme submissions and planning documentation for client and stakeholder review, including compliance with contract and reporting obligations.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer or Planner within the construction or infrastructure sector on large-scale highways projects.

• Strong working knowledge of construction techniques, engineering principles, and planning best practices.

• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.

• A good understanding of NEC contracts and programme requirements under typical UK infrastructure frameworks.

• The ability to analyse complex project data and communicate findings clearly and confidently to technical and non-technical audiences.

• A collaborative mindset, able to work closely with multiple stakeholders across delivery and commercial teams.

For more information, please apply or contact Billy Mitchell at Advance TRS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Qualifications

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