Senior Planner

Bouygues Construction; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Planner to oversee planning for the Sizewell C project. This role involves developing TOC programmes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring all processes meet safety and compliance standards. Candidates should have proven experience in civil engineering planning and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work setup and a chance to impact the UK's energy future significantly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Civil Engineering Planner on NEC contracts.
• Strong communication skills with effective collaboration history.
• Demonstrated ability to address issues in earthworks projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver TOC programmes for Sizewell C.
• Ensure programme content aligns with internal planning procedures.
• Drive collaboration with teams to create efficient methodologies.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Safety Culture

Regulatory Compliance

Problem-Solving

Education

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

5 to 8 years of planning experience

Tools

P6

Job description

Senior Planner

Job Location City: Ipswich

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: Hybrid

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel

Requisition ID: 2575

Information at a Glance

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking an accomplished Senior Planner to play a vital role in delivering the Sizewell C project-one of the UK's most significant clean energy initiatives. Sizewell C will provide 3.2 gigawatts of low‑carbon electricity, powering around 6 million homes for at least 60 years. As part of the CWA, you will be at the forefront of shaping the programmes that underpin this generational project.

This Senior Planner position will see you working on approximately 40 distinct civil engineering packages, valued from £80 million up to £800 million, over the next three to four years. You will work closely with delivery and engineering teams to develop robust, efficient programmes that deliver real results, while meeting the highest standards for safety, compliance and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver TOC programmes that form the pricing foundation for the works delivered by the CWA on Sizewell C
• Ensure all programme content fully aligns with internal planning procedures and project guidance
• Drive collaboration, working closely with delivery and engineering teams to build a logical, efficient methodology for each programme
• Support in compiling and developing the Basis of Schedule document, ensuring it is robust, compatible with the Risk and Opportunity Register, and reflective of all key assumptions
• Work alongside risk teams to ensure all risks, opportunities and time risk allowances are properly accounted for in both the schedule and accompanying risk analysis
• Liaise with site operational teams to incorporate practical, real‑world production rates into the programme, developing assumptions from first principles when needed
• Assist in preparing and presenting TOC programmes and strategy at Settlement meetings, communicating clearly to all project stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior planners to create a collaborative and high‑performing planning function
• Deliver robust resource planning, ensuring resource demands are balanced and align with overall project constraints
• Prepare and integrate TOC programmes and supporting data, ensuring seamless incorporation into the CWA baseline and accurate updates for project KPIs
• Align all supplier programmes with the TOC programme, ensuring time risk allowances are understood, justified, and properly explained
• Support the integration of approved TOC programmes into the Current PAA programme, contributing both technically and narratively to explain any variances
• Make sure environmental and ecological requirements are fully incorporated and any relevant constraints are reflected in your plans
• Apply your communication skills through multiple channels to ensure that strategies, production rates and methods are always understood by all project partners

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Technical Proficiency: Proven experience as a Civil Engineering Planner working on programmes that are under an NEC contract or similar.
• You must be competent in using P6
• Have a good understanding of project/programme controls including programme data alignment
• Communication: Strong communication skills with a history of effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory authorities.
• Safety Culture: Foster a strong safety culture within the project team and among contractors. This involves promoting a mindset where safety is a top priority, and all workers are encouraged to report safety concerns or incidents promptly.
• Regulatory Compliance: experience of working with programmes in a regulated environment, nuclear safety and environmental regulations would be preferred.
• Problem‑Solving: Demonstrated ability to effectively address and resolve issues that arise during earthworks projects

Desirable

Experience in Tendering of all types of Civil engineering projects

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

A Chartered Engineer or working towards your chartership

Currently in the role as a Senior planner or ready to be promoted into the senior planner role

5 to 8 years of planning experience constructing and developing programmes for Civil engineering works

Desirable

Experience of preparing Quality/ Price tenders

Experience in planning within a regulated environment

This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of the UK's energy future, in a role where your analytical and communication skills, planning expertise, and commitment to quality can make a lasting difference.