Senior Planner – Devonport, Plymouth Location: Devonport, Plymouth Rate: £52.77 – £68.88 per hour PAYE Umbrella IR35: Inside IR35 Hours: 45 hours per week, 08:00 – 17:30 Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week onsite Lodge: Lodge allowance available for candidates residing over 50 miles from site Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join a major infrastructure and redevelopment project at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. Working within a live MOD environment, you will take responsibility for developing, managing and controlling detailed project programmes, coordinating across multiple disciplines and driving schedule performance. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes covering multiple disciplines and subcontractors. Lead programme reviews, schedule risk analysis and forecasting. Develop and monitor integrated design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes. Monitor and communicate progress using programmes, narratives and dashboards. Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers and subcontractors. Produce detailed programme reports and presentations. Manage change control and ensure schedules remain up to date. Develop civil construction activities into the programme. Produce and support lookahead programmes for operational teams. Support collaborative planning workshops. Identify and communicate programme risks. Incorporate Compensation Events into construction programmes and work with commercial teams to demonstrate contractual entitlement. About You We are looking for candidates with: Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline. Around 5+ years' project planning experience, ideally within construction or major infrastructure. Strong civil construction knowledge. Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project or similar planning software. Experience developing and maintaining complex construction programmes. Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills. Ability to understand complex project documentation and contractual requirements. AACE, PMI-SP or similar planning certification would be advantageous. Security Requirements The position is based within a sensitive MOD environment and BPSS security clearance is required. The clearance process can take up to eight weeks. Eligibility may be affected by nationality, place of birth, current or former citizenship and residency history. To apply, please contact Carmichael UK with your latest CV
Senior Planner in Devonport employer: Carmichael UK
As a leading reinforced concrete structures contractor, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises engineering excellence and quality delivery. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our long-term project pipeline and opportunities for career progression within the carbon capture sector, making us an excellent employer for Quality Engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the low-carbon infrastructure landscape of the North East, UK.
