Senior Planner

Oldham, Lancashire
Building Careers UK
Senior Planner – Civil Engineering

Location – Greater Manchester

Salary/Package – 70,000 – 90,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure, earthworks, reinforced concrete, highways, drainage, and structural projects across the North West. With a reputation built on technical expertise, reliability, and collaborative working, they provide innovative construction solutions for both public and private sector clients.

Operating across a diverse portfolio of complex civil engineering projects, the business continues to grow through repeat business, long-standing client relationships, and a commitment to delivering projects safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Planner to take ownership of the planning function, supporting projects from tender stage through to successful completion.

The Role

As Senior Planner, you will be responsible for:

Pre-Construction

• Producing robust first-principle tender programmes and construction methodologies
• Developing logistics strategies for tender submissions
• Producing materials lead-in schedules and information required schedules
• Creating resource-loaded programmes and resource histograms
• Supporting bid submissions and presenting planning proposals during client tender interviews

Live Projects

• Producing, maintaining, and updating detailed construction programmes in accordance with NEC and JCT contract requirements
• Monitoring project progress against programme and identifying potential risks
• Carrying out regular site visits to validate progress and programme accuracy
• Developing and updating look-ahead programmes
• Integrating site progress into master programmes to ensure accurate reporting
• Mentoring junior operational staff and supporting short-term planning activities

Commercial & Change Management

• Identifying and assessing the programme impact of variations, delays, and compensation events
• Supporting Extension of Time (EOT) submissions through detailed programme analysis
• Providing forensic planning and delay analysis where required
• Managing programme revisions and maintaining accurate programme baselines
• Working closely with commercial teams to support contractual compliance and commercial performance

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Planner will have:

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the construction or civil engineering sector
• Strong experience producing and managing programmes from tender through to project completion
• Advanced knowledge of Asta Powerproject, including logic linking, critical path analysis, and progress reporting
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills for programme reporting and data analysis
• Previous experience within civil engineering, reinforced concrete, infrastructure, or general contracting
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously while managing the planning function independently
• Experience liaising with estimating, commercial, operational, and senior leadership teams

Desirable

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Previous experience supporting tender interviews and pre-construction planning
• Experience producing forensic programme analysis and Extension of Time claims

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of 70,000 – 90,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to take ownership of the planning function within a growing contractor
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Long-term career progression within a well-established business
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence project delivery strategy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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