Senior Planner - Civils

Your new companyYou will be joining a highly respected and award-winning civil engineering contractor based in Leicester operating within the water industry. This well-established design and build contractor specialises in the delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for major water providers, including the likes of Severn Trent Water, and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. They have built long-standing relationships with key clients through their collaborative approach and commitment to quality, and as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Planner to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Leicester office. Your new roleAs Senior Planner, you will take the lead in developing and managing robust project programmes across a portfolio of water schemes. Working closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and clients, you will: Produce detailed tender and construction programmes using industry-standard planning software Drive the planning function through the full project lifecycle, from early design to project delivery Analyse project data, risks and constraints to create accurate, achievable schedules Challenge and support project teams to maintain programme integrity and identify critical paths Monitor progress, prepare reports and present updates to senior stakeholders Provide planning expertise to support ..... full job details .....