Senior Planner - Cardiff (3 Days Site / 2 Remote) - £70-90,000 + package

Planning Planet

Cardiff

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance
Hybrid working
28 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Planning Planet is seeking an experienced Senior Planner in Cardiff to lead the project planning function for a major £100m infrastructure scheme. You will own the construction programme using Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy and clear communication across the site team.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will monitor progress, identify risks and provide critical planning insight to support the project strategy and delivery objectives. Hybrid working with site presence is available.

Qualifications

  • Extensive UK civil engineering experience in main contracting.
  • Proven Senior Planner on infrastructure projects.
  • Advanced Primavera P6 skills and NEC contract knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the project planning function.
  • Develop, maintain and oversee the Primavera P6 construction programme.
  • Communicate programme strategy and updates to stakeholders.
  • Monitor progress and identify risks; implement mitigation strategies.
  • Support programme-related aspects of NEC contract management.

Skills

UK civil engineering experience
Senior Planner
Primavera P6
Stakeholder management
Site collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Type

Permanent Employment

Region

£70000 - £90000 per annum + + car allowance + package

A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the team delivering a major £100m infrastructure project in Cardiff. This is a key role on a high-profile scheme, where you will take ownership of the planning function and play a pivotal part in driving successful project delivery.

Working closely with the Project Director and wider delivery team, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the construction programme using Primavera P6, ensuring it is robust, accurate and clearly communicated across the site team. You will provide critical planning insight, monitor progress, identify risks and ensure the programme supports the overall project strategy and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the project planning function
  • Develop, maintain and oversee the Primavera P6 construction programme
  • Work closely with the Project Director and site teams to ensure programme alignment
  • Communicate programme strategy and updates effectively to stakeholders
  • Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Support programme-related aspects of NEC contract management
Requirements
  • Strong UK civil engineering experience within a main contracting environment
  • Proven track record as a Senior Planner on infrastructure projects
  • Advanced Primavera P6 skills
  • Excellent understanding of NEC contracts
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a site-based and collaborative environment
The Opportunity
  • Join a leading main contractor on a £100m infrastructure scheme
  • Key role working closely with senior project leadership
  • Hybrid working with a balance of site and remote flexibility
  • Long-term project with strong career development prospects
What's on Offer
  • £70-90,000 per annum
  • Annual car allowance or choice of company car
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Plus other great benefits.
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