Senior Highways Planner

Carrington West; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Highways Planner based in Northampton. The role focuses on ownership of planning and scheduling for highways projects, with flexibility for hybrid working between home, site, and office in Northampton.

You will develop and update programmes, collaborate with on-site and office teams, identify risks and opportunities, and support bids and tender programmes across major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction.
• Previous site-based experience within highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven site experience, with the ability to support delivery teams and understand project requirements on live highways schemes.
• A proven background in construction planning within the highways sector.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with planning software - experience with Asta Powerproject is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planning and scheduling highways projects, ensuring accurate timelines and deliverables.
• Develop, monitor, and update project programmes in line with contract requirements.
• Work closely with project teams on-site and in the office, offering planning support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities to optimise project performance.
• Support the wider business with bid submissions, tender programmes, and resource planning.

Skills

Highways planning

Project scheduling

Stakeholder collaboration

Civil Engineering

Asta Powerproject

On-site/off-site coordination

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Senior Highways Planner - | Flexible Hybrid Working | Based in Northampton

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Highways Planner to join a forward-thinking construction business, offering flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary of £80,000, and the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects.

About the company

This company is a recognised leader within the construction and infrastructure sector, known for delivering major highways and civil engineering schemes across the UK. With a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration, and professional development, they provide an environment where individuals can thrive and build long-term careers.

The role

• Take ownership of planning and scheduling highways projects, ensuring accurate timelines and deliverables.
• Develop, monitor, and update project programmes in line with contract requirements.
• Work closely with project teams on-site and in the office, offering planning support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities to optimise project performance.
• Support the wider business with bid submissions, tender programmes, and resource planning.

Skills and experience required

• A recognised qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction.
• Previous site-based experience within highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven site experience, with the ability to support delivery teams and understand project requirements on live highways schemes.
• A proven background in construction planning within the highways sector.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with planning software - experience with Asta Powerproject is desirable but not essential.

Salary and benefits

• £80,000 per annum.
• Flexible hybrid working, with time split between home, site, and Northampton.
• Comprehensive benefits package.