Senior Planner

Senior Planner General information City/town: Peterborough Job field: Construction External closing date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6150 Description and requirements At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.Through our role in the @one Alliance, we’re helping Anglian Water deliver a 2.6 billion investment in vital infrastructure. From civil works to water treatment facilities, this programme strengthens environmental protection across the East of England — safeguarding water resources for generations to come.You will be working in the Infrastructure OU based in Peterborough in where we are responsible for bringing design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.We are currently looking for a Senior Planner who will work with the planning manager to develop, maintain and update the project programme. Work closely with the site team and our suppliers, clearly communicating the programme strategy, leading short-term programming. As the Senior Planner, you will:Work with delivery team and SME’s to translate their proposals and methodologies into a project programme.Challenge outputs and logic to develop reliable programmes that can be delivered safely, efficiently and reliably while meeting all requirements of the Skanska and our customers planning standards.Assist in maintaining and updating main project programme, performance indicators and progress records, deliver collaborative planning and short-term programmes and prepare programme submission documents.Review suppliers programmes for compliance with our requirements.Work with project team and suppliers to produce and maintain collaborative look-ahead programmes that align with the main programme.We are looking for:Construction experience and technical understanding of engineering principles, construction techniques and best practices.Understanding of various forms of construction documents, contracts and specifications.Experience in both design and construction phase planning ideally whilst working for a construction contractor.Understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming.Relevant CSCS Card.Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering is preferred.What we offer:24/7 digital GP service for you and your family  Financial wellbeing and employee assistance  Professional development  Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)  Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.Flexible working Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore. Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.Closing date We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.