Senior Planner

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Planner with a strong background in civils, earthworks, and/ or water. This role is either working out of Blyth or Dalton Park area in Durham, depending what is closer for the right candidate.

• Contribute planning and programming expertise to prequalification and bid processes, including the development of construction methodologies.
• Assist & prepare tender programmes, programme narratives , phasing drawings, and other supporting documentation to communicate construction strategies effectively.
• Collaborate closely with Preconstruction Managers, Estimators, Designers, the Temporary Works Engineers, and specialist subcontractors to ensure cohesive planning input.
• Assist & create and deliver compelling presentation materials using PowerPoint or similar tools to present construction proposals during Internal Tender reviews Client interviews.
• At contract award stage, assist site teams in developing detailed construction, design, and procurement programmes, along with relevant supporting information.
• Provide ongoing support to site teams by reviewing progress, updating internal and Contractual programmes, and generating reports as required to the Senior Teams.
• Understand and support your role in Business Continuity Planning, ensuring team awareness and effective communication of continuity strategies.
• Issue Contractual Programmes and supporting commentary to our Clients utilising the Clients specific programme management Portals in line with the Contractual time scales on a monthly basis.

• Strong interest in civil engineering, with sound knowledge of techniques and methodologies ideally but not limited to the Water Sector.
• Practical experience in general civil engineering construction ideally any groundoworks/ rail or wastewater and water treatment projects.
• Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning processes and methodologies would be preferable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Quick to absorb project information and capable of developing and presenting clear, well-thought-out solutions.
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence to engage with internal teams, clients, industry professionals, and suppliers.
• Understanding of design and procurement processes, with awareness of contractual considerations.
• Site experience across a range of projects and construction techniques.
• Exposure to Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) practices.
• Lateral thinking and the ability to apply innovative solutions are advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence required due to potential travel between sites & offices .
• Understanding of logic-linked programmes and scheduling requirements under NEC contracts.
• Extensive experince with P6 Software
• Familiarity with the NEC suite of contracts.
• Ability to track and reschedule monthly reports and programmes using planning software (Primavera P6).
• Experience of Programme visualisation techniques (eg CM Builder) is desirable
• Must have a CSCS Card

For more information please contact or apply with us and one of our consultants will get back to you!