Senior Planner

PLANNER / SENIOR PLANNER – HEAVY CIVILS / RAIL
Manchester (Full-Time Office Based)
Competitive Salary + Package

We are working with a specialist rail and infrastructure contractor looking to strengthen their Planning team with the addition of an experienced Planner or Senior Planner.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across the North West, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering complex, safety-critical rail and civil engineering projects.

The Role

You will play a key role across both tender and live project environments, producing and managing detailed programmes that support successful project delivery.

This is a hands-on position where your input will directly influence project performance, sequencing, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed programmes using Primavera P6
• Produce tender programmes and support bid submissions
• Identify critical path, risks, and key interfaces
• Work closely with site and project teams to monitor progress and update programmes
• Support programme reporting and performance analysis
• Assist with risk mitigation and planning strategy
• Attend internal and client programme meetings

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within heavy civils or rail (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Experience working on infrastructure or transport projects
• Understanding of NEC contracts (desirable)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with delivery teams

Why Apply?

• Established contractor with a strong pipeline of rail work
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Clear progression within a growing and well-backed business
• Collaborative, delivery-focused team environment

This is a full-time, office-based role in Manchester, suited to someone who wants to be closely involved in project delivery and team collaboration.

If you’re an experienced Planner or Senior Planner with a strong background in rail or heavy civils, get in touch for a confidential discussion.