Senior Construction Planner & Programme Lead (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension up to 10%

Holidays 24 + 10 bought

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Jacobs in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Construction Planner to lead planning across complex infrastructure programmes, delivering integrated schedules spanning design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

You will provide strategic planning leadership, mentor colleagues and drive continuous improvement of our Project Controls capability, with strong expertise in Primavera P6 and schedule risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven solid experience in project planning, scheduling or project controls within construction, infrastructure or engineering environments.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, with relevant professional accreditation being advantageous.
• Significant construction experience on major multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and a strong understanding of schedule risk analysis and planning best practices.
• Experience generating Earned Value reports as well as graphic and tabular progress reports.
• Ability to develop programmes from first principles as well as critical interrogation of suppliers’ programmes.
• Knowledge of NEC3 /NEC4 and its application to the programme.
• Knowledge of Project Management techniques as described in APM Guidelines or similar learned society.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling activities across multiple programmes, providing critical insights that support informed decision‑making, risk management and successful project outcomes.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, bringing together design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover activities into a clear and deliverable plan.
• Establish and manage baselines, monitor performance and ensure project teams have the information they need to make confident, informed decisions.
• Facilitate planning workshops, lead programme reviews and drive collaboration across all stages of project delivery.
• Review contractor programmes, compensation events and extension of time submissions, ensuring programme integrity and alignment with project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues, supporting the development of future planning talent.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Schedule risk analysis

Earned Value reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Jacobs in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Construction Planner to lead planning across complex infrastructure programmes, delivering integrated schedules spanning design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

You will provide strategic planning leadership, mentor colleagues and drive continuous improvement of our Project Controls capability, with strong expertise in Primavera P6 and schedule risk analysis.