Senior Planner

Overview

Job Title: Senior PlannerLocation: Regional – site-based during construction; office-based during tender and pre-construction phases, with 2 days per week working from homeJob Type: Full-time, PermanentIndustry: Construction / Planning (Civil Engineering - Highways)Salary: Up to £80,000 plus packageFawkes and Reece are currently working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to expand their civil engineering division by appointing an experienced Senior Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planning professional with a background in highways or major infrastructure to join a highly respected name in the industry. As a Senior Planner, you will take a lead role in developing, monitoring and reporting on project programmes across all stages, from tender through to delivery. You will work closely with the pre-construction and site teams to ensure programme information is accurate, achievable, and aligned with project objectives.Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of tender and construction programmes using planning software (Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject)Assess and integrate subcontractor and supplier programmes into the overall master programmeAttend and contribute to planning meetings, risk workshops and progress reviewsMonitor progress, identify deviations, and propose mitigation strategiesSupport the commercial team with programme-related input for claims, extensions of time (EOTs), and change controlLiaise with design, engineering and delivery teams to ensure alignment with programme objectivesProduce regular reports, dashboards and look-aheads for internal and client useRequirements

Minimum 5 years'''' experience in a planning role, ideally with a Tier 1 contractorProven background in civil engineering projects - highways experience essentialProficient in Primavera P6 and/or Asta PowerprojectExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesCSCS card (appropriate category)Desirable: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related disciplineMembership of a relevant professional body (e.g. MAPM, MICE)Working knowledge of NEC contract programmesExperience on Highways ..... full job details .....