Senior Planner

Senior Planner

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
RGB Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead planning for major civil engineering projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Company: Top-tier civil engineering contractor with a focus on impactful infrastructure.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, hybrid working, and career progression.
  • Other info: Flexible working options and travel allowances for eligible candidates.
  • Why this job: Join a flagship project that shapes the future of infrastructure in the UK.
  • Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering planning and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Location

Midlands site based minimum 3 days a week

Salary

Competitive + Excellent Package

Are you an experienced Senior Planner looking to play a key role on one of the UK's largest and most complex civil engineering programmes?

Our client is a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure project in the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing planning team, working on significant earthworks, structures, highways and infrastructure packages that will leave a lasting legacy.

The Role

As Senior Planner, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and managing detailed construction programmes, working closely with operational, commercial and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include

  • Developing and maintaining Primavera P6 programmes.
  • Monitoring progress and programme performance.
  • Identifying programme risks and opportunities.
  • Supporting project teams with planning strategy and construction sequencing.
  • Producing short and long-term programmes.
  • Working closely with site delivery teams to ensure programmes remain accurate and achievable.
  • Providing planning support throughout the full project lifecycle.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have

  • Previous experience as a Senior Planner or Planner within civil engineering or major infrastructure.
  • A background delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, rail, earthworks, structures or heavy civils.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with operational, commercial and engineering teams.
  • Working Pattern

This role offers some flexible working; however, due to the collaborative nature of the project, you'll be expected to be site-based a minimum of three days per week . The remaining time can be worked remotely, subject to project requirements.

For candidates travelling from outside the local area, a travel allowance may be available , subject to eligibility and the client's travel and expenses policy.

  • What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work on a flagship infrastructure programme with long-term security.
  • Excellent career progression within a leading Tier 1 contractor.
  • Hybrid working and a collaborative team environment.

If you're an experienced Planner looking for your next challenge on a major civil engineering project, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Apply today or contact
  • Laura Bond Stephenson at

RGB Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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Senior Planner employer: RGB Recruitment Ltd

RGB Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Exeter where innovation meets construction excellence. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for career advancement, all while being part of a supportive team that values safety and high standards in project delivery.

RGB Recruitment Ltd

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RGB Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Planner

Primavera P6
Construction Programme Development
Programme Performance Monitoring
Risk Identification
Planning Strategy Support
Construction Sequencing
Stakeholder Management