Senior Planner

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to manage project programmes in highways and major infrastructure projects. The role requires at least 5 years of planning experience, proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a planning role, ideally with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Proven background in civil engineering projects, particularly highways.
• CSCS card (appropriate category) needed.
• Membership in a relevant professional body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparations of tender and construction programmes.
• Integrate subcontractor and supplier programmes into the overall master programme.
• Monitor progress and propose mitigation strategies.
• Produce regular reports and dashboards for clients.

Skills

Planning software proficiency (Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject)

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Planner

Location: Regional – site-based during construction; office-based during tender and pre-construction phases, with 2 days per week working from home

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: Construction / Planning (Civil Engineering - Highways)

Salary: Up to £80,000 plus package

Fawkes and Reece are currently working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to expand their civil engineering division by appointing an experienced Senior Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planning professional with a background in highways or major infrastructure to join a highly respected name in the industry. As a Senior Planner, you will take a lead role in developing, monitoring and reporting on project programmes across all stages, from tender through to delivery. You will work closely with the pre-construction and site teams to ensure programme information is accurate, achievable, and aligned with project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of tender and construction programmes using planning software (Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject)
• Assess and integrate subcontractor and supplier programmes into the overall master programme
• Attend and contribute to planning meetings, risk workshops and progress reviews
• Monitor progress, identify deviations, and propose mitigation strategies
• Support the commercial team with programme-related input for claims, extensions of time (EOTs), and change control
• Liaise with design, engineering and delivery teams to ensure alignment with programme objectives
• Produce regular reports, dashboards and look-aheads for internal and client use

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years'' experience in a planning role, ideally with a Tier 1 contractor
• Proven background in civil engineering projects - highways experience essential
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• CSCS card (appropriate category)
• Desirable: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. MAPM, MICE)
• Working knowledge of NEC contract programmes
• Experience on Highways schemes