Job Description

Senior Planner – Water AMP8

Location: Bournemouth (Flexible Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Type: Long-term Contract

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead the development and management of project programmes, ensuring successful delivery against key milestones. You will collaborate with project and commercial teams, identify risks and opportunities, and drive performance, while mentoring junior planners and supporting continuous improvement across the planning function.

Key Responsibilities

Develop tender programmes from documentation, ensuring compliance and realism

Prepare, update, and submit contract programmes in line with requirements

Support and lead collaborative planning workshops

Lead the development of Construction Phase 4D planning

Maintain baseline programmes and track progress against them

Liaise with project teams to ensure consistency in methodology and outputs

Identify risks and opportunities during the planning process

Monitor progress, analyse delays, and report on deviations

Manage and implement programme changes based on scope adjustments

Attend and present at project and progress meetings

Gather site progress data through regular site visits

Produce and distribute look-ahead programmes

Ensure completion of As-Built programmes at project close-out

Monitor site processes, costs, and impacts of change on the programme

Support monthly progress reporting in line with client requirements

Build strong relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders

Support administration and use of Primavera P6

Deliver planning software training where required

About You:

Experience planning civil and/or M&E projects

Strong knowledge of HSE practices (CSCS card holder)

Experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Advanced user of Primavera P6

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong ability to identify risks and opportunities

Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills

Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation delivering impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity