Planner, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Location: Paddington

Planner

Swindon or Paddington

Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting for a Planner to join a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner looking to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of work across rail, infrastructure, energy, utilities, and major construction projects.

The Role

Working within the Work Winning team and supporting both bid and project delivery functions, you will be responsible for producing, developing, and managing project programmes throughout the tender and project lifecycle.

You will work closely with bid teams, project managers, designers, subcontractors, and clients to develop robust programmes that support successful project delivery and contribute to winning future work.

Key Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining tender and project programmes

Supporting bid teams with planning and scheduling activities

Producing programme narratives and planning deliverables for tender submissions

Contributing to bid-winning strategies and work-winning activities

Updating and monitoring programme progress

Introducing and managing programme changes

Resource and cost loading programmes

Assessing programme risks and opportunities

Producing programme reports and planning outputs

Supporting project teams with planning, scheduling, and performance reporting

Evaluating subcontractor and supply chain programmes

Assisting with project controls and reporting requirements

Supporting project handovers following contract award

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, utilities, energy, or major construction projects

Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6

Experience developing and managing construction programmes

Tender planning and bid support experience

Good understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery

Knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and programme reporting

Understanding of commercial and contractual requirements

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project and bid teams

What's on Offer?

Salary between £65,000 - £75,000

£5,750 Car Allowance

Competitive benefits package

Flexible location based from either Swindon or Paddington

Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects

Long-term career progression within a leading international contractor

Exposure to complex, high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure schemes

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit an updated CV