Senior Planner

65000 - 75000 per annum

Bristol, England

Permanent

Our client, a leading infrastructure organisation within the water sector, is seeking a Senior Planner for a permanent opportunity supporting projects across the Bristol area. Working on a major water infrastructure framework, the role will contribute to the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of schemes within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce, manage and update construction programmes, clearly communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders

Monitor critical paths, analyse programme pinch points and adjust logic to improve performance or mitigate delays

Manage programme change events and work with commercial teams to support contractual entitlement

Prepare programme reports, commentary and filtered outputs showing progress and deviations from the baseline

Collaborate with commercial teams to produce earned value data in line with customer and organisational requirements

Issue formal programme updates and present progress at internal and external meetings

Identify, record and communicate programme risks, changes in requirements and their potential impact

Measure and monitor performance, presenting clear outputs to support continuous improvement

Develop fully logic-linked tender programmes covering design, procurement, construction and commissioning

Develop and manage integrated programmes aligned with project scope and delivery requirements

Oversee planning processes and ensure timely, complete inputs from supply chain partners

Support method statement development and ensure tender programmes align with pricing methodologies

Lead or produce logistics and phasing plans for complex infrastructure projects

Job Requirements:

Strong understanding of construction planning and practical experience using project management software

Experience in programme and project management, including programme controls, project reviews, cost analysis and risk analysis

Ability to plan construction works from first principles, ideally across multidisciplinary major projects

Significant site experience in a management or supervisory capacity on relevant infrastructure projects

Strong understanding of how commercial events can affect baseline programmes

Proven bid and project planning experience within a construction or infrastructure environment

Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects within the water, highways or wider infrastructure sectors

Ability to interpret complex data and present programme information in a clear, logical and engaging format

If you are an experienced Senior Planner looking to contribute to significant infrastructure projects across the South West, apply now.