Regional Planner

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Regional Planner to join their team in Watford. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on key infrastructure projects, overseeing planning and scheduling for multiple live projects valued up to £1 million. You will play a crucial role in ensuring delivery programmes are realistic and coordinated, contributing to the Early Contractor Involvement phase and shaping construction strategies. If you have a strong background in civil engineering and excellent communication skills, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning software like Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress and provide mitigation strategies.

Skills

Planning and Scheduling

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Asta

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Regional Planner, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Taylor Woodrow, a leading infrastructure and civil engineering contractor, is looking for a proactive and experienced Regional Planner to join our team supporting our long-term National Highways contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a range of key infrastructure schemes across the region, supporting projects from early contractor involvement (ECI) through to completion.

About the Role:

As a Regional Planner, you’ll oversee the planning and scheduling of multiple live projects valued up to £1 million. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring delivery programmes are realistic, coordinated, and risk-aware—adding value through proactive planning support and stakeholder collaboration.

You’ll also contribute to the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase, helping shape construction strategies and timelines from the outset.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create, develop, and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6 (MS Project or Asta also considered)
2. Monitor project progress, identify delays or risks, and provide mitigation strategies
3. Work closely with site and project teams to gather input for planning purposes and ensure programmes are aligned with on-site realities, logistics, and constraints
4. Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies and advising project teams on recovery plans where slippage occurs
5. Support ECI planning and provide input into tender-stage submissions
6. Liaise with commercial, design, and delivery teams to align programmes and ensure feasibility
7. Produce programme updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:

1. Proven experience as a Planner on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
2. Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (or other planning software such as Asta/MS Project)
3. Ideally from an engineering background – with the ability to understand the practical challenges of working on site
4. Excellent communication and coordination skills
5. Experience managing multiple small to medium-sized projects simultaneously