Senior Project Planner

Vision Municipal Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planner for major infrastructure projects. This hybrid role allows you to contribute to significant civil engineering and rail initiatives while working flexibly between Manchester and Birmingham. You will be responsible for developing project programmes, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in planning software. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on critical infrastructure developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering with a focus on infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning software and NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project programmes for major infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal governance.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Planning

Stakeholder Management

Risk Evaluation

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Relevant Planning Certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

Job description

Senior Planner – Major Infrastructure Projects Hybrid | Manchester | Full-Time | Competitive Salary & Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working on major infrastructure projects within a long-term regional framework. This hybrid role is based in Birmingham or Manchester, with flexibility to work 2/3 days a week.

Working across complex, multi-disciplinary schemes ranging in value from £7 million to £50 million, you’ll play a key part in the successful planning and delivery of critical civil engineering and rail infrastructure works.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing, producing and maintaining robust project programmes across multiple sites.

Working closely with estimating and delivery teams to build programmes that are both commercially and operationally viable.

Identifying and evaluating project risks, supporting mitigation planning from a whole-project perspective.

Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, internal governance, and customer requirements.

Building strong working relationships across teams to drive efficiency, share innovation, and ensure best practice.

Championing continuous improvement, always seeking more effective and efficient ways of working.

Placing safety, health, and wellbeing at the core of all decision-making.

Leading on environmental and sustainability considerations in planning activities.

Taking an active role in community and social responsibility initiatives.

What you’ll bring:

A background in civil engineering with relevant experience in similar infrastructure disciplines (experience in rail is desirable).

Strong working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or MS Project.

The ability to plan confidently from first principles.

Good understanding of NEC4 contracts and their practical application in programme management.

Solid knowledge of construction design and methodology.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree, diploma, or equivalent vocational qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Relevant planning-related training or certification.

Experience with a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.