Senior Planner

Construction, Property and Engineering; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to manage complex infrastructure projects. You will develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring effective delivery and collaboration with teams and clients. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in NEC contracts and strong planning software skills. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, significantly impacting project outcomes. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior Planner on large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in the practical application and administration of NEC contracts (all forms).
• Strong background in direct delivery, having worked embedded within project teams or client-side roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes from conception to completion.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure robust plans.
• Influence project outcomes using planning expertise.

Skills

Planning expertise in NEC contracts

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Autonomous workload management

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Overview

Senior Planner - Infrastructure & Civils

Are you an accomplished Senior Planner with a proven track record in complex infrastructure and civils projects? Do you thrive in dynamic, direct delivery environments and possess deep expertise in NEC contracts?

Our client is a highly respected, long-established tier 1 contractor known for its significant contributions to major infrastructure and civil engineering schemes. They are seeking a talented Senior Planner to join their team on a project basis, playing a pivotal role in the successful execution of critical programmes.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project programmes from conception through to completion. This is a hands-on, direct delivery role where your planning expertise will directly influence project outcomes. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring robust and realistic plans are in place and meticulously tracked.

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Senior Planner on large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in the practical application and administration of NEC contracts (all forms).
• Strong background in direct delivery, having worked embedded within project teams or client-side roles.
• Proficiency in industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject).
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload effectively.

Equality & Compliance

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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