Job Description

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Planner to join a leading engineering and infrastructure company delivering major civil engineering projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional with a background in civil engineering or utilities to support both pre-construction and project delivery on a long-term infrastructure programme.

The Opportunity

You'll work closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams to develop, maintain and monitor project programmes from tender stage through to delivery. The role offers involvement across multiple projects, giving you the opportunity to influence successful project outcomes through effective planning and programme management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Support tender submissions by producing robust construction programmes and planning documentation.
• Work with project teams to establish logical construction sequences and efficient delivery methodologies.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks to programme, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Track critical paths, milestones and programme performance throughout delivery.
• Assist with programme updates, reporting and client-facing planning information.
• Support change management by assessing programme impacts and documenting delays where required.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to ensure programmes remain accurate and aligned with contractual requirements.
• Promote best practice in planning processes and contribute to continuous improvement across projects.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Planning role within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (Primavera Cloud experience is advantageous).
• Competent using Microsoft Project.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and programme management principles.
• Experience developing and managing construction programmes from tender through to project completion.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• CSCS Card.
• P6 training/certification.
• A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Up to 400 per day.
• Freelance contract.
• Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Long-term infrastructure programme with an established engineering business.
• Opportunity to work on high-value, technically challenging civil engineering projects.