Project Planner – Water Infrastructure

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; Southampton; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Diverse project portfolio

Descripción de la vacante

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is seeking an experienced Planner with 4–5 years in construction, civil engineering or infrastructure, ideally with water sector exposure. You will understand construction programming, collaborate with operations teams, and may use ASTA Powerproject.

Primavera P6 is not required, but a practical programme-management approach is essential. Travel across the South Wales, South Coast/Southampton and East Anglia areas is expected.

Formación

• Approx. 4–5 years' experience in construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction programming and tender processes.
• Able to interpret drawings and prepare cost analyses.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for civil engineering, infrastructure and water projects.
• Review tender documentation and prepare competitive tender submissions.
• Undertake quantity take-offs and measurements.
• Obtain and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors during the tender process.
• Prepare tender clarifications and supporting documentation.
• Support project handovers with accurate pricing records.

Conocimientos

Planning

Estimating

Tender submissions

Analytical

Numerical

Herramientas

ASTA Powerproject

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Planner with approximately 4–5 years' experience in construction, civil engineering or infrastructure, ideally with exposure to the water sector.

You will have a good understanding of construction programming, be comfortable working closely with operational teams and ideally have experience using ASTA Powerproject.

Experience with Primavera P6 is not a requirement. Above all, we are looking for someone with strong planning fundamentals, a practical approach to programme management and the flexibility to support projects across South Wales, South Coast/Southampton, and East Anglian area.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for civil engineering, infrastructure and water-related projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and project requirements and prepare competitive tender submissions, ensuring all costs are captured
• Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and measurements.
• Obtain, assess and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions and assess construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery requirements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications and supporting documentation.
• Support project handovers from pre-construction into delivery, while maintaining accurate estimating records, cost databases and historical pricing information.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous estimating experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure and strong understanding of construction costs, materials, labour, plant and subcontractor pricing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation and experience in cost analysis and preparing tender submissions.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction methodologies and excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to travel across Southern and South East England when required.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within the water and wastewater sector, including treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines or water networks.
• Background in groundworks, reinforced concrete, drainage or infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to framework agreements and competitive tender processes.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and associated commercial requirements.
• Experience using estimating software and digital measurement tools.
• Previous experience working for a civil engineering contractor.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially aware, analytical and detail-oriented.
• Proactive in identifying risks and commercial opportunities.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organised and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Collaborative, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced pre-construction environment.
• Motivated, accountable and committed to delivering accurate work.

Salary & Benefits / Working Arrangements

• Permanent opportunity with competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement combining office, site and home working.
• Flexible working location with regional travel as required.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering, water and infrastructure projects