Senior Planner – Infrastructure & Civils (NEC Contracts)

Construction, Property and Engineering; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to manage complex infrastructure projects. You will develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring effective delivery and collaboration with teams and clients. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in NEC contracts and strong planning software skills. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, significantly impacting project outcomes. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior Planner on large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in the practical application and administration of NEC contracts (all forms).
• Strong background in direct delivery, having worked embedded within project teams or client-side roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes from conception to completion.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure robust plans.
• Influence project outcomes using planning expertise.

Skills

Planning expertise in NEC contracts

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Autonomous workload management

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to manage complex infrastructure projects. You will develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring effective delivery and collaboration with teams and clients. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in NEC contracts and strong planning software skills. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, significantly impacting project outcomes. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.