Senior Planner

Infraspec; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Site visits near Nottingham

Job summary

Infraspec, a Nottingham-based contractor, seeks a Senior Planner to lead detailed Primavera P6 programmes across highways projects. You will work with Project Managers, Site teams and commercial staff to align delivery with NEC contract requirements and client expectations.

The role offers a balance of site, office and remote work, with around 3 days on project sites near Nottingham–Leicester, plus a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term career stability.

Qualifications

• Civil/highways experience with major projects.
• Strong NEC3 or NEC4 contract knowledge.
• Advanced Primavera P6 planning expertise.
• Good understanding of critical path analysis, change management and programme risk.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting compensation event assessments and contractual matters.
• Collaborative and able to influence project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed Primavera P6 programmes across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Agents, Engineers and Commercial teams to keep programmes realistic and aligned with delivery objectives.
• Identify critical path activities, constraints and risks; provide updates and delay analysis for internal and client reporting.
• Support NEC contractual submissions and acceptance processes; assess impact of compensation events on programme performance.
• Provide programme assurance and challenge assumptions to improve outcomes; support tender and pre-construction planning as required.
• Lead planning workshops and collaborate with project teams to optimise delivery strategies.
• Produce what-if scenarios and recovery programmes when needed.

Skills

Critical path analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project controls

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Planner looking to play a key role on major highways infrastructure projects whilst working for a contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work?

We're supporting an established civil engineering contractor delivering a portfolio of National Highways and local authority infrastructure schemes across the Northwest who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Planner to join their project controls team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner with a strong civil engineering background and NEC contract experience to take ownership of programme management across complex highways schemes involving earthworks, structures, drainage, junction improvements and associated infrastructure works.

You'll work closely with operational, commercial and engineering teams throughout both pre-construction and delivery phases, ensuring programmes accurately reflect project requirements whilst providing clear visibility of risks, opportunities and project performance.

The role offers a good balance of site, office and remote working, with approximately three days per week spent on project sites near Nottingham - Leicester.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Developing, maintaining and managing detailed Primavera P6 programmes throughout the project lifecycle
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Agents, Engineers and Commercial teams to ensure programmes remain realistic, achievable and aligned with delivery objectives
• Identifying critical path activities, programme constraints and key project risks
• Producing programme updates, progress reporting and delay analysis for both internal and client reporting requirements
• Supporting NEC contractual programme submissions and acceptance processes
• Assessing the impact of compensation events, change and disruption on programme performance
• Providing programme assurance and challenging assumptions to improve project outcomes
• Supporting tender and pre-construction planning activities when required
• Leading planning workshops and collaborating with project teams to optimise delivery strategies
• Producing what-if scenarios and recovery programmes where necessary

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced Senior Planners who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record working within civil engineering or highways construction environments
• Strong NEC3 or NEC4 contract knowledge
• Advanced Primavera P6 planning expertise
• A strong understanding of critical path analysis, change management and programme risk
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting compensation event assessments and programme-related contractual matters
• A collaborative approach combined with the confidence to challenge and influence project teams

The Opportunity

• Salary of £65,000-£85,000 plus package
• Hybrid working with approximately 3 days per week on site
• Opportunity to work on high-profile highways and infrastructure projects across the region
• Strong pipeline of secured work providing long-term career stability
• Exposure to both pre-construction and project delivery phases
• Supportive and highly collaborative project environment
• Opportunity to influence programme strategy and project success from day one

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