Senior Planner

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Planner for a Plymouth site with a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor on a major infrastructure programme. The role offers a salary up to £78,000 plus a car allowance and an excellent benefits package, and requires on-site work in Plymouth.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes, monitoring site progress, and flagging delays.

Qualifications

• Previous planning experience within civil engineering / major infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and sequencing.
• Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta; major contractor experience advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes.
• Working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays.
• Supporting programme reviews, forecasting and reporting.
• Developing sequencing and construction methodology.
• Identifying programme risks and opportunities.
• Providing planning support throughout project delivery.

Skills

Planning software

Communication

Construction sequencing

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta

Job description

SENIOR PLANNER – PLYMOUTH £78,000 + Excellent Package | Major Infrastructure

The Senior Planner position in Plymouth offers a chance to join a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor on a major, long-term infrastructure programme.

This full-time role commands a salary between £70,000 and £78,000, supplemented by a car allowance and further benefits.

Your primary duty involves developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes, monitoring site progress, and identifying potential delays.

You will collaborate closely with project, engineering, and commercial teams, supporting programme reviews and forecasting.

The role also entails developing sequencing methodologies and flagging programme risks.

This position suits an experienced construction planner seeking a secure, high-profile project with substantial remuneration.

Your expertise in planning software and construction methodology will be essential to the project's success.

The role will involve:

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes
• Working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays
• Supporting programme reviews, forecasting and reporting
• Developing sequencing and construction methodology
• Identifying programme risks and opportunities
• Providing planning support throughout project delivery

What we’re looking for:

• Previous planning experience within civil engineering / major infrastructure
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and sequencing
• Experience using relevant planning software such as Primavera P6 /Asta Tier 1 / major contractor experience would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with operational teams

Salary & Package:

Up to £78,000 basic salary + excellent benefits package

Location:

Plymouth on site

Due to the nature of the project and site, the successful candidate will be required to meet the necessary security clearance and vetting requirements and will be required to work on site.

This is a particularly good opportunity for someone looking for long-term work in the South West without having to travel extensively outside the region.