Senior Planner

Navartis; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Planner to lead its planning function. This role involves mentoring planners, reviewing construction drawings, and integrating subcontractor programmes into the master schedule. Candidates should have a HND in Civil Engineering or Construction and substantial planning experience with a main contractor. The position offers a salary between £60,000 and £70,000, along with benefits like a car allowance, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working approach

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Ongoing training and career development

Share-save scheme

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction.
• Proven planning experience in a construction environment.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor planners within the planning function.
• Review drawings and develop material take-offs.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Planning experience with a main contractor

Knowledge of Primavera P6

Knowledge of MS Project

Understanding of NEC contracts

Collaboration skills

Education

HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor planners within the planning function.
• Review drawings and develop accurate material take-offs to inform activity durations.
• Assess subcontractor programmes and integrate them into the master schedule.
• Produce programme updates, progress narratives and performance dashboards.
• Collaborate with pre-construction, engineering, commercial and operational teams.
• Translate construction methodology into detailed, logical programme activities.
• Prepare look-aheads and support collaborative planning workshops.
• Identify programme risks and communicate mitigation strategies.
• Support change management, including CE programmes and NEC entitlement.

Experience Required

• HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction.
• Demonstrable planning experience with a main contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Understanding of NEC contract planning and change management processes.
• Background in civil engineering or rail construction delivery.

Desirable Knowledge / Skills

• Experience of planning structural, civil or rail infrastructure projects.
• Ability to produce visual dashboards, ideally using Power BI.

Package & Benefits

• £60,000 – £70,000 DOE
• Car allowance or company car
• Generous holiday allowance (with option to purchase more)
• Flexible and family-friendly working approach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Ongoing training, mentoring and structured career development
• Share-save scheme, cycle-to-work, wellbeing support and additional perks

How to Apply

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