Senior Planner
Job in
Guildford, Surrey County, GU1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-24
Listing for:
Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure projects within the water and wastewater sector is looking for a Senior Planner to join their team.
You will be responsible for planning and managing project schedules across the full project lifecycle, from design through to construction and commissioning, working on large-scale water and wastewater engineering projects.
Why Apply?
* Clear routes for career progression within a major contractor
* Long-term secured work on a major framework
* Private medical insurance, health cover, and life assurance
* Exposure to high-value projects
Duties for Senior Planner
* Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes across the full project lifecycle
* Ensure schedules reflect full project scope, including accurate resource and sequencing logic
* Work closely with project teams to identify risks, opportunities, and programme impacts
* Review and challenge supply chain programmes to ensure alignment with the integrated master schedule
* Maintain baseline programmes in line with planning procedures and governance requirements
* Produce clear programme updates and narrative reports for internal and client submissions
* Carry out regular schedule quality checks to ensure accuracy, logic, and integrity
* Support project teams with planning advice and mitigation strategies where required
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience as a Project Planner or Senior Planner within the construction, engineering or water industry
* Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
* Experience delivering programme planning on infrastructure, utilities, or engineering projects
* Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project lifecycle delivery
GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) specialises in recruiting Planning, Engineering, and Project Controls professionals across the UK water and process engineering sectors, including clean water, wastewater, WTW, WWTW, AMP7/AMP8 frameworks, and major infrastructure programmes for clients including Essex & Suffolk Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Anglian Water, Severn Trent Water, United Utilities, and Yorkshire Water
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience Additional Information / Benefits
Full Package
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