Senior Planner – Infrastructure & Energy (On-Site 3–4 days)

Carmichael UK; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Planner/Senior Planner to support major infrastructure and energy projects nationwide, from tender through to delivery. You will develop integrated, resource-loaded programmes, manage scope and reporting, mentor junior planners, and work closely with delivery, engineering, commercial and client teams on complex schemes onsite 3–4 days per week.

You will use Primavera P6/Asta Powerproject, apply EVM/QSRA techniques, assess changes, mitigate risks, and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, energy or civil projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject with strong Excel/reporting.
• Solid understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, Earned Value Management, QSRA and risk management.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach to planning excellence.

Responsibilities

• Produce, maintain and manage fully integrated, resource-loaded project programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure schedules are logically linked, achievable and aligned with delivery objectives.
• Monitor programme performance and address issues.
• Develop high-quality tender programmes and delivery strategies for bids.
• Present planning approaches to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Manage and monitor contract programmes to ensure alignment with commercial requirements.
• Assess programme changes and support recovery strategies.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation for delivery milestones.
• Produce progress reports, KPI dashboards and planning insights for leadership.
• Communicate status, risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Support informed decision-making through robust analysis and reporting.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners and promote best practice.
• Contribute to planning standards, systems and methodologies.

Skills

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Excel

Earned Value Management

QSRA

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Planner/Senior Planner to support major infrastructure and energy projects nationwide, from tender through to delivery. You will develop integrated, resource-loaded programmes, manage scope and reporting, mentor junior planners, and work closely with delivery, engineering, commercial and client teams on complex schemes onsite 3–4 days per week.

You will use Primavera P6/Asta Powerproject, apply EVM/QSRA techniques, assess changes, mitigate risks, and