Senior Planner - Infrastructure Delivery (Hybrid)

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave

Birthday day off

Hybrid working

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Limited in the UK is seeking a Senior Planner to strengthen our planning capability across regions, building realistic, well-sequenced programmes that keep projects moving from pre-construction through handover.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, site teams, design and supply chain to drive safe, efficient delivery and continuous improvement, with hybrid working where possible and a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in planning/programming within civil engineering / construction, ideally across highways, rail or wider infrastructure.
• Strong capability with planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or MS Project, and confident use of MS Office tools.
• Experience planning from first principles—understanding buildability, constraints, interfaces and realistic durations.
• Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract environments and how programmes support change/compensation event management.
• Awareness of relevant industry processes/standards such as the National Highways Planning Handbook and delivery governance.
• A relevant degree/diploma/vocational qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong communication skills, able to influence stakeholders, facilitate planning conversations, and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining construction programmes across multiple disciplines (tender and live delivery).
• Working with project and commercial teams to ensure change is captured and reflected in updated programmes.
• Producing clear programme narratives, progress updates, and reporting that supports decision-making.
• Supporting teams to identify planning risks and opportunities, and helping shape mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating across delivery, design and supply chain to drive realistic sequencing, constraints management and efficient delivery.
• Maintaining a strong focus on Safety, Health & Wellbeing, ensuring planning decisions put people first.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, sharing learning and improving planning processes and outputs.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Planning and sequencing

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure Limited in the UK is seeking a Senior Planner to strengthen our planning capability across regions, building realistic, well-sequenced programmes that keep projects moving from pre-construction through handover.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, site teams, design and supply chain to drive safe, efficient delivery and continuous improvement, with hybrid working where possible and a competitive rewards package.