Site Planner

Description:

Site Planner - Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Projects

Location: Scunthorpe (3 Days per Week On-Site)
Rate: Up to £450 per day
Contract: Freelance / Contract
Reporting To: Planning Manager, Site Manager & Project Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Site Planner to join a major infrastructure and civil engineering project based in Scunthorpe. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with strong site-based planning experience to play a key role in project delivery, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable and aligned with construction activities.

Working closely with the Planning Manager, Site Manager and Project Manager, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting the successful delivery of complex construction works. Inspired by best practice planning environments within major infrastructure programmes, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on project performance and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Work closely with site teams to ensure programmes accurately reflect construction methodologies and project progress.
Monitor critical paths, key milestones and project deliverables.
Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where required.
Produce short-term and long-term lookahead programmes.
Support progress reporting and programme updates for project stakeholders.
Collaborate with project delivery teams to drive efficiency and improve project performance.
Challenge programme deviations and support recovery planning where necessary.
Ensure planning activities align with project objectives, safety requirements and contractual obligations.
Attend site and planning meetings, providing programme insight and recommendations.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Planner or Site Planner within Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Utilities, Energy or Construction projects.
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
Ability to interpret drawings, construction sequences and project documentation.
Experience developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Able to work effectively with operational and project delivery teams.
Previous experience on major infrastructure, water, highways, rail, industrial or energy projects would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Competitive day rate of up to £450 per day.
Long-term contract opportunity.
Hybrid working with 3 days per week on-site in Scunthorpe.
Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project.
Collaborative project environment with experienced delivery and planning teams.
Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Apply

If you are an experienced Site Planner, Construction Planner, Project Planner or Planning Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity in Scunthorpe, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration