At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major infrastructure projects and mentor junior planners in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering essential infrastructure.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, comprehensive package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team focused on excellence and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vital projects while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with Primavera P6 and civil/M&E construction projects required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our Thames Region team, supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across Hampton, Maple Lodge and Coppermills. As a Senior Planner, you will take full ownership of project programmes, ensuring plans are robust, achievable and aligned with delivery objectives. The Senior Planner will drive the project team to deliver to programme, proactively challenging delays and deviations while maintaining focus on key milestones and the critical path. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being a key part of an integrated delivery team. The Senior Planner will also mentor and guide junior planning professionals, building capability and driving planning excellence across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed, fully resourced project programmes covering the full lifecycle
- Ensure programmes reflect complete scope, logic and resource allocation
- Lead collaborative planning and programme review workshops
- Monitor critical path activities and key milestones
- Identify risks and opportunities within programmes and propose mitigation strategies
- Review, challenge and integrate supply chain programmes into the master schedule
- Manage and track programme baselines
- Implement project and activity coding structures
- Prepare detailed programme narratives for client submission
- Conduct regular quality and integrity checks on schedules
- Develop claims programmes and incorporate contractual changes
- Support regional planning performance reviews and reporting
- Interrogate drawings and technical documentation to optimise sequencing
- Mentor and coach Planners and Graduate Planning Engineers
The Senior Planner will act as a trusted planning lead, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and maintaining high standards of programme governance.
About the Candidate
The ideal Senior Planner will bring strong infrastructure experience, particularly within civil and/or M&E construction environments. You will be confident, solutions-focused and comfortable working to tight deadlines while maintaining programme integrity.
Essential Criteria
- Expert user of Primavera P6
- Proven experience planning civil and/or M&E construction projects
- Strong Microsoft Office capability
- Solid understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental practices
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to identify risks and opportunities within complex programmes
- Comfortable working in fast-paced delivery environments
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage own workload
- Proactive, problem-solving mindset
Desirable Criteria
- Water industry experience
- NEC3/4 contract experience
- Construction or engineering background
- Professional qualification
- Water Hygiene card
- Familiarity with contract management principles
This opportunity would suit a driven Senior Planner looking to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure within the Thames region, contributing to programme excellence and high-performing project delivery.
Senior Planner employer: First Recruitment
At First Recruitment Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, particularly for the Senior Planner role in the Thames Region. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion. With an attractive salary package and the chance to contribute to significant infrastructure projects, we offer a rewarding environment for professionals eager to make a meaningful impact.
