Project Planner Rail Civil

Carrington West; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy seeks a Project Planner for their Ipswich office. The role involves managing project programmes and conducting delay analyses for heavy civil infrastructure projects, particularly in rail. Successful candidates will have experience with NEC contracts and a strong understanding of risk management. This position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 and the possibility of a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of planning experience in main contractor or subcontractor environments.
• Ideally experience in rail, but open to other civil projects.
• Strong understanding of change management and compensation events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Conduct forensic delay analyses according to NEC contracts.
• Collaborate with teams on change management strategies.

Skills

Planning experience in civil infrastructure

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Understanding of NEC contracts

Forensic delay analysis

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Are you a Project Planner with Main Contractor or Subcontractor Experience? Do you have Large Civil Project Experience?

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Location: Ipswich, 2 to 3 days in the office per week, remainder from home.

About the role

An SME consultancy renowned for high-quality planning and commercial support on rail civil engineering projects is looking for a Planner to embed within a client office in Ipswich. You’ll support major UK infrastructure programmes across heavy civils, working shoulder-to-shoulder with delivery partners and client stakeholders. The work spans early design through to delivery and handover, with a strong focus on NEC change control, robust programme controls and clear, insightful reporting.

Essential Requirements

• 3–5 years of planning experience within main contractor or subcontractor environments, focusing on heavy civil infrastructure projects ideally in rail, however also open to highways, nuclear, water, etc. civil project experience.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6; familiarity with MS Project is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, particularly concerning change management and compensation events.
• Experience with forensic delay analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Conduct forensic delay analyses and assess compensation events in accordance with NEC contract provisions.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to provide insights on change management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Engage with clients to review subcontractor programmes, offering recommendations on acceptance and identifying potential issues.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate planning insights to stakeholders.

The selection process includes an initial interview (either face-to-face or via Teams), followed by a second-stage interview to assess technical competencies and cultural fit.