Senior Planner

Description:

Our client, a leading infrastructure organisation within the water sector, is seeking a Senior Planner for a permanent opportunity supporting projects across the Bristol area. Working on a major water infrastructure framework, the role will contribute to the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of schemes within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce, manage and update construction programmes, clearly communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders
Monitor critical paths, analyse programme pinch points and adjust logic to improve performance or mitigate delays
Manage programme change events and work with commercial teams to support contractual entitlement
Prepare programme reports, commentary and filtered outputs showing progress and deviations from the baseline
Collaborate with commercial teams to produce earned value data in line with customer and organisational requirements
Issue formal programme updates and present progress at internal and external meetings
Identify, record and communicate programme risks, changes in requirements and their potential impact
Measure and monitor performance, presenting clear outputs to support continuous improvement
Develop fully logic-linked tender programmes covering design, procurement, construction and commissioning
Develop and manage integrated programmes aligned with project scope and delivery requirements
Oversee planning processes and ensure timely, complete inputs from supply chain partners
Support method statement development and ensure tender programmes align with pricing methodologies
Lead or produce logistics and phasing plans for complex infrastructure projects

Job Requirements:

Strong understanding of construction planning and practical experience using project management software
Experience in programme and project management, including programme controls, project reviews, cost analysis and risk analysis
Ability to plan construction works from first principles, ideally across multidisciplinary major projects
Significant site experience in a management or supervisory capacity on relevant infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of how commercial events can affect baseline programmes
Proven bid and project planning experience within a construction or infrastructure environment
Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects within the water, highways or wider infrastructure sectors
Ability to interpret complex data and present programme information in a clear, logical and engaging format

If you are an experienced Senior Planner looking to contribute to significant infrastructure projects across the South West, apply now