Planner

Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Planner to join a leading engineering and construction team delivering major infrastructure projects across the water sector. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a long‑term capital investment programme, supporting projects across both clean and wastewater treatment facilities, below‑ground assets, reservoirs, and nature‑based solutions.

Working within a collaborative project environment, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent planning software.
• Monitoring project progress against baseline programmes and providing regular updates.
• Identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities, recommending effective mitigation strategies.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, site teams and supply chain partners to ensure programmes accurately reflect site activities.
• Producing progress reports, programme updates, dashboards and forecasts for project stakeholders.
• Supporting project controls, reporting and programme governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring contractual milestones and programme obligations are achieved.
• Assisting with tender planning and bid submissions by developing robust and realistic delivery programmes.
• Maintaining accurate records of programme revisions, changes and supporting information.

About You

• Previous experience in a planning role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and an interest in digital planning techniques, including 4D planning.
• Experience working with NEC, JCT or similar forms of contract.
• A sound understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (APM, CIOB or ICE) would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project locations as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with first‑class benefits package and bonus.
• Comprehensive training and development programmes.
• Structured career progression and support towards professional chartership.
• Flexible benefits package tailored to your individual needs.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Financial and lifestyle benefits.
• The opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential infrastructure projects that make a positive impact on communities and the environment.