Senior Planner

RTL Group Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd, a leading civil engineering contractor in the UK, seeks a Senior Civils Planner to manage high-profile civil engineering projects. The role involves developing contract programmes, coordinating with supply chains, and optimizing project plans using advanced digital tools. Successful candidates will join a supportive team with excellent career progression opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading civil engineering project planning.
• Advanced knowledge of construction project management.
• Strong experience managing programmes within CDE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the baseline contract programme.
• Maintain electronic planning files and documentation.
• Engage closely with the supply chain to coordinate project programmes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Construction programme optimisation

Tools

CDE (Common Data Environment)

Project planning software

4D modelling software

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Civils Planner to lead the development and management on high-profile civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the baseline contract programme, fully logic linked with a clear critical path covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.
  
• Prepare and lead the development of a construction (target) programme, identifying and highlighting areas for improvement against the contract programme.
  
• Develop tender event programmes to support the procurement of subcontractors, incorporating design release and lead-in activities.
  
• Maintain and administer electronic planning files and documentation within the Common Data Environment (CDE) to ensure accurate and efficient retrieval of programme information.
  
• Provide comprehensive programme information and support to the management team as required.
  
• Develop and manage 4D graphical models or 2D phasing plans to represent build sequences, phasing, and logistics effectively.
  
• Use construction programmes to support or produce project prelim books, including resource planning, logistics, and temporary works requirements.
  
• Engage closely with the supply chain to coordinate project programmes relating to design phases, lead-in times, construction durations, plant, and labour needs.
  
• Review programmes to identify risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations for mitigation, including management of float and time risk allowances.
  

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in leading civil engineering project planning on complex infrastructure programmes.
  
• Advanced knowledge of construction project management and planning software, including programme logic and critical path analysis.
  
• Strong experience managing programmes within a Common Data Environment (CDE).
  
• Ability to develop and interpret 4D models and 2D phasing plans.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners.
  
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on risk management and programme optimisation.
  
• Confident communicator able to provide clear, concise reports and programme updates to senior management teams.
  

Why Apply?

• Join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the UK.
  
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
  
• Be part of a forward-thinking team utilising advanced digital planning tools.
  
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  

To Apply

If you are a driven Senior Civils Planner looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your CV today.