Senior Project Planner – Aviation Infra (Site-Based)

Laing O'Rourke; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke seeks a Senior Project Planner for the Stansted Airport Transformation Project. You will shape and manage robust programmes for enabling and advanced works, coordinating with design, commercial, construction and supply chain teams to deliver value.

You will lead and mentor planners, drive integration across pre-construction and delivery phases, and report progress to stakeholders with clear risk-based insights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior planning role on infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong capability in developing and maintaining complex project programmes.
• Proficiency in NEC forms of contract and contract frameworks.
• Excellent project controls, reporting and forecasting capability.
• Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners.
• Ability to present programme information clearly to stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior planners within the team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage the Contract Programme and Programme to Build in line with project requirements.
• Lead planning and coordination activities across enabling and advanced works packages.
• Establish logical construction sequences to optimise time, cost and risk.
• Monitor progress, analyse performance and provide reporting with mitigation strategies.
• Produce weekly and monthly programme reports for internal and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design, commercial, construction and supply chain teams to align delivery.
• Provide strategic and commercial advice on programme impacts and risks.
• Contribute to procurement and construction strategies through programme development.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, presenting programme information clearly.
• Support and mentor junior planners, contributing to team development and capability.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Programme development

Reporting & forecasting

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Civil Engineering

CIOB member (or working towards)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Laing O'Rourke seeks a Senior Project Planner for the Stansted Airport Transformation Project. You will shape and manage robust programmes for enabling and advanced works, coordinating with design, commercial, construction and supply chain teams to deliver value.

You will lead and mentor planners, drive integration across pre-construction and delivery phases, and report progress to stakeholders with clear risk-based insights.