Senior Planner

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a specialist consultancy delivering major infrastructure projects across the Rail, Water, Highways and wider Infrastructure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner from a main contractor or subcontractor background who wants exposure to complex, high-value programmes while working across multiple infrastructure markets.

You'll provide specialist planning expertise throughout project delivery, with a particular focus on programme management, NEC contracts and change management, working both independently and alongside major contractors and project teams.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you'll be responsible for:

Developing, maintaining and reviewing detailed project programmes
Providing planning expertise across major Rail, Water, Highways and Infrastructure projects
Producing and managing programmes using Primavera P6
Supporting projects operating under NEC contracts
Monitoring project progress against agreed programmes and key milestones
Identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities
Supporting and managing project change
Undertaking programme analysis and reporting
Working closely with main contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders
Managing multiple project priorities and deadlines
Providing clear planning insight to support project decision-making
Working independently while contributing to wider project and consultancy teamsWhat We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Senior Planner with a strong background in major infrastructure or construction projects.

Ideally, you'll have:

5+ years' post-graduate planning experience
Previous experience working for a main contractor or subcontractor
Strong knowledge of Primavera P6
Experience working with NEC contracts
Strong change management experience
Experience working on medium to large-scale projects
Excellent analytical and programme management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work to demanding deadlinesExperience across Rail, Water, Highways or major Infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

Salary up to £85,000
Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in Central London
Travel costs subsidised
28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare and additional travel benefits
Work across Rail, Water, Highways and Infrastructure rather than being restricted to one market
Exposure to major contractor-led infrastructure programmes
Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in planning and change management
Varied project portfolio with long-term career developmentIf you're a Senior Planner with strong Primavera P6, NEC and change management experience looking for greater variety across major UK infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you