At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive project planning and controls for major engineering and construction programmes.
- Company: Leading engineering and construction organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a high-profile project and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Planner with strong technical and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
A leading engineering and construction organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a high-profile major programme based in Derby. This is a key role responsible for driving project planning and controls throughout the full project lifecycle from construction delivery through to successful handover.
Working within a complex and secure environment, you will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and integrating project schedules to support the successful delivery of a significant programme. You will work closely with project teams, stakeholders, and delivery partners to ensure effective planning, progress monitoring, and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed NEC-compliant project schedules.
- Lead the integration of multiple project plans into a coordinated delivery programme.
- Provide robust planning support across construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and support effective mitigation strategies.
- Produce clear programme updates, reporting, and performance insights for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and delivery partners.
- Provide leadership and guidance to planning team members.
About You:
You will be an experienced Senior Planner with a proven track record of delivering complex construction or engineering projects. You will have strong technical planning skills, excellent stakeholder management abilities, and the confidence to operate within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Essential Experience:
- Significant experience in a Senior Planner or Lead Planner role on major projects.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts and project planning principles.
- Experience managing complex construction programmes from inception through to completion.
- Proficiency with planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.
- Strong communication, influencing, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to work on a major, high-profile engineering programme.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities within a leading organisation.
- The chance to contribute to a technically challenging and strategically important project.
If you are an experienced Senior Planner looking for your next career challenge on a landmark programme, we would welcome your application.
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