Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bridgend Bridgend county borough
- Date: 18 hours ago
Description:
Planner / Senior Planner
Location: Bridgend / UK-wide project travel
Division: Water
Sector: Civil Engineering
Role type: Engineering
Our client are currently looking for a Planner to support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Wales and the wider UK. This role will take responsibility for developing, managing and monitoring project programmes, ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and in accordance with contractual requirements.
Working closely with operational, commercial and client teams, you will help drive successful project outcomes through effective planning and programme management.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership and influence outcomes in the delivery of complex projects.
What you’ll be doing:
* Develop and manage construction programmes that are realistic, contractually compliant and reflect site delivery requirements.
* Produce and maintain NEC3/NEC4 programmes for submission, acceptance and ongoing project reporting.
* Monitor site progress, identify delays and work with project teams to implement mitigation strategies.
* Review compensation events and programme impacts, providing evidence to support contractual claims.
* Support commercial teams with programme-related input for resource and cost planning.
* Develop tender programmes and support pre-construction activities.
* Build effective relationships with site teams, clients and stakeholders, providing clear programme updates and forecasts.
* Support junior planners and contribute to a collaborative planning function
What we’re looking for:
* Relevant experience as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction projects.
* Proven ability to develop, manage and monitor project programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
* Strong understanding of programme management and construction project delivery.
* Experience working with operational, commercial and client teams to support successful delivery.
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
* Ability to work collaboratively, take ownership and support continuous improvement.
* Experience using ASTA Powerproject is essential.
Desirable:
* Background in engineering, site management or project management.
* Understanding of NEC contracts and contractual programme requirements.
* Experience using P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
* Experience delivering a range of civil engineering projects
Location & travel
* Based from our Bridgend office.
* Regular travel to project sites across the UK.
* Flexibility may be available depending on candidate location.
If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch