Senior Planner: Lead Major Infrastructure Projects (Hybrid)

First Recruitment Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company car/allowance

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Health insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Planner in Peterborough on a permanent basis. The role leads planning teams across major infrastructure programmes, delivering robust project plans and proactive risk management. You will engage stakeholders, report progress, and drive continuous improvement in planning practices.

The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and benefits to support a high-impact delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning major projects in water/utilities/civil sectors.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and programme management techniques.
• Experience leading planning teams and mentoring staff.
• Excellent stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical groups.
• Analytical and proactive with risk management and improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned with standards.
• Provide strategic planning insights for resources and risk mitigation.
• Monitor programme performance and identify delivery improvements.
• Communicate milestones and updates to stakeholders.
• Lead planning teams, promoting collaboration and growth.
• Drive accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Produce accurate planning data and reports for decision making.
• Identify programme risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing in planning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Risk management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Planner in Peterborough on a permanent basis. The role leads planning teams across major infrastructure programmes, delivering robust project plans and proactive risk management. You will engage stakeholders, report progress, and drive continuous improvement in planning practices.

The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and benefits to support a high-impact delivery environment.