Senior Planner

65000 - 75000 per annumBristol, England

Permanent

Our client, a leading infrastructure organisation within the water sector, is seeking a Senior Planner for a permanent opportunity supporting projects across the Bristol area. Working on a major water infrastructure framework, the role will contribute to the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of schemes within a collaborative and high-performing environment. Key Responsibilities:Produce, manage and update construction programmes, clearly communicating progress to internal and external stakeholdersMonitor critical paths, analyse programme pinch points and adjust logic to improve performance or mitigate delaysManage programme change events and work with commercial teams to support contractual entitlementPrepare programme reports, commentary and filtered outputs showing progress and deviations from the baselineCollaborate with commercial teams to produce earned value data in line with customer and organisational requirementsIssue formal programme updates and present progress at internal and external meetingsIdentify, record and communicate programme risks, changes in requirements and their potential impactMeasure and monitor performance, presenting clear outputs to support continuous improvementDevelop fully logic-linked tender programmes covering design, procurement, construction and commissioningDevelop and manage integrated programmes aligned with project scope and delivery requirementsOversee planning processes and ensure timely, complete inputs from supply chain partnersSupport method statement development and ensure tender programmes align with pricing methodologiesLead or produce logistics and phasing plans for complex infrastructure projectsJob Requirements:Strong understanding of construction planning and practical experience using project management softwareExperience in programme and project management, including programme controls, project reviews, cost analysis and risk analysisAbility to plan construction works from first principles, ideally across multidisciplinary major projectsSignificant site experience in a management or supervisory capacity on relevant infrastructure projectsStrong understanding of how commercial events can affect baseline programmesProven bid and project planning experience within a construction or infrastructure environmentExperience working on multi-disciplinary projects within the water, highways or wider infrastructure sectorsAbility to interpret complex data and present programme information in a clear, logical and engaging formatIf you are an experienced Senior Planner looking to contribute to significant infrastructure projects across the South West, apply now.