Planner - Airfields & Civils Location: Gatwick Airport Red Sky Personnel is currently recruiting for a Construction Planner (Airfields and Civils) to support major infrastructure projects based at Gatwick Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced live environment, supporting a wide variety of civil and infrastructure projects from facilities expansion to airfield upgrades. You\'ll be right at the heart of planning and delivering projects that have a visible impact on one of the UK\'s busiest transport hubs. This role is ideal for a Planner looking to broaden their experience in a complex, safety-critical environment with significant investment and growth over the coming years. The Role As a Planner, you will provide a comprehensive planning service across all project stages, including schedule development, progress monitoring, and recovery planning. You\'ll work closely with delivery teams on projects up to £50m in value, ensuring robust planning practices and timely delivery. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain delivery schedules with clear milestones and logic-based sequencing Coordinate interdisciplinary constraints across integrated project programmes Monitor and report progress, identifying critical path activities and schedule risks Support delay analysis and assess contractor programme submissions Assist in the development of quantity take-offs and staffing plans Review and validate contractor schedules and performance against baseline plans Contribute to schedule and cost performance reporting Requirements Degree or equivalent in a construction or business-related field Minimum of 3 years\' experience as a Planner on projects over £10m Strong Primavera P6 and MS Excel skills Familiarity with infrastructure projects in live operational environments Understanding of NEC contracts and key project controls Experience in quantity take-offs and schedule analysis Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple interfaces Prior experience in aviation or high-security environments desirable but not essential Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package 5% Welcome Bonus Performance-based bonus scheme Discounts at high street shops and restaurants Healthcare scheme, life & disability insurance Professional development and training Discounted travel to work and free airport parking Volunteer days and wellness benefits To apply or find out more, contact Rachel at Red Sky Personnel today. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping critical infrastructure projects at a major UK airport
Planner (Construction) employer: Red Sky Personnel Ltd
Red Sky Personnel is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Gatwick Airport where you can contribute to significant infrastructure projects that enhance one of the UK's busiest transport hubs. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive benefits including a performance-based bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional development, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while making a tangible impact on the community.
