Senior Civil Planner - On-Site 3 Days/Week, Five-Year Project

Carmichael UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the delivery team on a major civil engineering project in Oxford. The role focuses on developing, maintaining and managing a five-year programme of earthworks, structures and marine works, using Primavera P6, and applying NEC contracts experience.

On-site work in Oxford three days per week with close collaboration across management, engineering and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related construction discipline.
• At least 5 years' site management/delivery experience.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Planning Engineer/Planner on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to develop baseline programmes from first principles.
• Experience planning major works involving earthworks and structures, with marine works advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed baseline programmes from first principles, rather than simply maintaining an existing programme.
• Creating and managing the programme for a five-year, £100m+ major civil engineering project.
• Planning complex construction activities across earthworks, structures and marine works.
• Developing realistic construction sequences based upon site methodology, resources, access, logistics and interfaces.
• Producing and maintaining programmes using Primavera P6 or equivalent industry-standard planning software.
• Monitoring progress against the approved baseline and identifying potential programme risks, delays and critical activities.
• Updating, reviewing and challenging construction programmes as the works progress.
• Working closely with site teams to ensure programmes accurately reflect project delivery and construction methodology.
• Supporting programme reporting, forecasting and look-ahead planning.
• Applying a strong working knowledge of NEC contracts within the planning and programme management process.

Skills

Site delivery background

On-site/work scheduling

Programme management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

NEC contracts knowledge

Job description

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the delivery team on a major civil engineering project in Oxford. The role focuses on developing, maintaining and managing a five-year programme of earthworks, structures and marine works, using Primavera P6, and applying NEC contracts experience.

On-site work in Oxford three days per week with close collaboration across management, engineering and commercial teams.