Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Bournemouth
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Senior Planner – Water AMP8
Location: Bournemouth (Flexible Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Type: Long-term Contract
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead the development and management of project programmes, ensuring successful delivery against key milestones. You will collaborate with project and commercial teams, identify risks and opportunities, and drive performance, while mentoring junior planners and supporting continuous improvement across the planning function.
Key Responsibilities
Develop tender programmes from documentation, ensuring compliance and realism
Prepare, update, and submit contract programmes in line with requirements
Support and lead collaborative planning workshops
Lead the development of Construction Phase 4D planning
Maintain baseline programmes and track progress against them
Liaise with project teams to ensure consistency in methodology and outputs
Identify risks and opportunities during the planning process
Monitor progress, analyse delays, and report on deviations
Manage and implement programme changes based on scope adjustments
Attend and present at project and progress meetings
Gather site progress data through regular site visits
Produce and distribute look-ahead programmes
Ensure completion of As-Built programmes at project close-out
Monitor site processes, costs, and impacts of change on the programme
Support monthly progress reporting in line with client requirements
Build strong relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders
Support administration and use of Primavera P6
Deliver planning software training where required
About You:
Experience planning civil and/or M&E projects
Strong knowledge of HSE practices (CSCS card holder)
Experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Advanced user of Primavera P6
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong ability to identify risks and opportunities
Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation delivering impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity