Kearsley, Greater Manchester - Full Time
£70,000 - £80,000 + package

I'm currently working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Senior Planner to join their growing Planning team.

This is a key role supporting the wider business across a diverse portfolio of projects, offering the opportunity to be involved from tender stage through to delivery.

If you're a natural problem-solver, confident communicator, and technically strong planner, this could be a great next step.

The Role

• Developing detailed project programmes from first principles using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

• Supporting tender submissions with accurate, logical and contract-compliant programmes

• Tracking, updating and reporting on live project programmes, including EoT and NEC Clause 62 assessments

• Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients to monitor progress and manage risks and opportunities

• Challenging and advising internal teams to ensure clear programme ownership

• Ensuring programmes reflect safe working practices, realistic mobilisation and effective resource planning

• Contributing to continuous improvement and overall delivery strategy

About You

• 3+ years' experience in a planning role and 10+ years within civil engineering/construction

• Relevant qualifications (HND or similar) - highways, structures or water experience is advantageous

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

• Able to interpret drawings and specifications to build robust programmes

• Good understanding of NEC contracts, CDM regulations and temporary works

• Proactive, analytical and collaborative mindset

• Confident communicator with both clients and internal teams

• Full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

You'll be joining a forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of work, a collaborative culture, and a real focus on quality delivery and continuous improvement.

Interested?

If you'd like to find out more, feel free to get in touch or apply directly - happy to run through the role in more detail.