At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to plan and deliver major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Leading civil engineering contractor with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private medical insurance, and flexible working.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning within construction and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Worcester or Warrington
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
We're looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, supporting the successful delivery of major projects from tender stage through to completion. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in planning, programming and project delivery while working alongside experienced project teams on high-profile infrastructure schemes.
The Role
As Planner, you'll work closely with the Planning Manager and Project Lead to develop, manage and maintain project programmes that keep projects on track from bid stage through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Tender Stage
- Produce detailed tender programmes and supporting documentation
- Develop construction methodologies, sequencing and delivery strategies
- Identify programme constraints, risks and opportunities
- Work closely with Estimators and operational teams to develop realistic project programmes
- Carry out resource planning and levelling for labour, plant and materials
- Support value engineering and identify programme improvements
- Prepare planning reports, presentations and programme submissions
- Project Delivery
- Develop, manage and update contract programmes throughout the project lifecycle
- Produce monthly programme updates and progress reports
- Lead collaborative planning sessions with project teams
- Monitor project progress, productivity and programme performance
- Manage change control and recovery programmes
- Analyse programme risks and productivity trends
- Produce as-built programmes and programme dashboards
- Support project teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and on schedule
About You
We're looking for someone with:
- Previous experience as a Senior Planner/Planner within construction or civil engineering
- Strong knowledge of project planning and programming principles
- Experience using industry-standard planning software (Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or similar)
- Good understanding of construction methods and sequencing
- Knowledge of NEC and other construction contracts
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients
Desirable
- Degree or HND in a relevant discipline
- Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE, CIBSE or similar)
Why Apply?
You'll be joining one of the UK's leading infrastructure contractors, delivering major projects across sectors including:
- Highways
- Rail
- Marine
- Energy
- Environmental infrastructure
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave plus your birthday off
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail discounts and rewards
- Ongoing training and career development
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working opportunities
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Mental health, physical wellbeing and financial support
If you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. If you have relevant planning experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd encourage you to apply.
Senior Planning Engineer in Worcester employer: AJ Group
Join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor in Worcester or Warrington, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-profile projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and flexible working opportunities, ensuring a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to ongoing training and development, alongside unique perks like additional annual leave and a 24/7 Virtual GP service, makes us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the industry.
