Senior Construction Planner – Airfields & Civils (Hybrid)

London Gatwick Airport; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Welcome Bonus*

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training to develop

Discounted travel

Volunteer days

Job summary

London Gatwick is seeking a Senior Construction Planner (Airfields and Civils) to shape the project delivery plan for capital works in a live airport environment.

You will develop robust schedules, monitor progress, and lead recovery actions while mentoring junior planners and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role combines office-based planning with site collaboration in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining delivery schedules for large projects.
• Ability to engage contractors, project managers and engineers effectively.
• Proven capability in risk assessment and mitigation planning.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing robust delivery schedules with clear targets and interfaces.
• Engaging with stakeholders and project teams to track status and drive progress.
• Providing technical guidance on scheduling best practices and tool use.
• Monitoring schedules, identifying critical activities and leading recovery actions.

Skills

Schedule development

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant qualification or STEM/construction background

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

London Gatwick is seeking a Senior Construction Planner (Airfields and Civils) to shape the project delivery plan for capital works in a live airport environment.

You will develop robust schedules, monitor progress, and lead recovery actions while mentoring junior planners and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role combines office-based planning with site collaboration in a hybrid setup.