Regional Planner

Mane Contract Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance (four times annual)

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Extensive training and development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Social events and team activities

Charity events and fundraising

Career progression opportunities

Early finish every Friday

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Regional Planner to join their Northern Region team, based in Chesterfield. You will ensure project programmes stay current, accurate and aligned with site management and regional leadership.

The role requires a strong background in civil engineering planning, practical site experience, and the ability to engage with project teams, manage change and support contractual claims within NEC frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experienced Regional Planner with civil engineering project delivery.
• Strong planning background with site exposure and NEC contracts.
• Proven ability to manage changes and contractual claims.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed monthly reviews of project programmes.
• Use planning software effectively, preferably Microsoft Project and ASTA.
• Keep programmes updated to reflect contractual requirements and progress.
• Review two-weekly look-ahead programmes.
• Review site records, notices and communications related to programme matters.
• Ensure submissions and acceptance processes comply with contracts.
• Review risk and opportunity registers and contractual obligations.
• Support site teams with entitlement protection and EOT claims.
• Provide planning advice on methods and engineering solutions.
• Support regional management in developing processes and systems.
• Provide pre-contract planning support for tenders and bid submissions.
• Mentor colleagues developing their careers.

Skills

Regional Planner

Civil engineering projects

Site experience

Microsoft Project

ASTA planning

Contractual change management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Right to live and work in the UK

Tools

Microsoft Project

ASTA

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Regional Planner to join their Northern Region team. Based in Chesterfield. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring project programmes remain current, consistent and accurate through regular engagement with site management teams and regional management.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed monthly reviews of project programmes, ensuring changes are captured, monitored and appropriately recorded.
• Use planning software effectively, preferably Microsoft Project and/or ASTA.
• Ensure programmes are regularly updated to reflect contractual requirements, as-built records and project progress.
• Review two-weekly look-ahead programmes.
• Review site records, including contractual notices and communications relating to programme matters.
• Ensure programme submissions and acceptance processes comply with contractual requirements.
• Review project change registers alongside completed works and contractual obligations.
• Review project risk and opportunity registers.
• Identify and facilitate contractual entitlement that may not have previously been captured by site teams.
• Support site teams in protecting contractual programme entitlement and preparing Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Provide advice and assistance on planning, programming, construction methods and engineering solutions.
• Support regional management with the development of processes and systems.
• Provide planning support to pre-contract tender teams when required, including developing construction methodologies, programmes and supporting bid submissions.
• Mentor and support colleagues looking to develop their careers.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Regional Planner with a strong background in planning and delivering civil engineering projects. You will have practical site experience, allowing you to work closely with site teams and understand the challenges associated with construction delivery. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience planning and managing civil engineering projects, preferably within environmental, water or flood management sectors.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or ASTA planning software.
• A sound understanding of the NEC suite of contracts.
• Experience reviewing programmes, managing change and supporting contractual claims.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with site teams and management.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The right to live and work in the UK.

You will be someone who can combine strong planning expertise with practical site knowledge to help deliver projects successfully, manage programme risks and support regional operations.

Benefits Package

The role offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Life assurance (four times annual salary).
• Company car or car allowance.
• Company pension scheme, with employer contributions matched up to 8%.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Social events and team activities.
• Charity events and fundraising initiatives.
• A supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Early finish every Friday.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates who may require additional assistance during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments. Please note: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, it may not be possible to respond individually to every unsuccessful applicant. If you have not received a response within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.