Planner; Civil Engineering

Position: Planner (Civil Engineering)
Planner – Civil Engineering

Location:

North West (Divisional Office Based)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Company Car & Excellent Package

A well-established Tier 2 Regional Civil Engineering Contractor, operating successfully for over 50 years, is seeking an experienced Planner to join its North West team. The company delivers a strong pipeline of repeat business across public and private sector clients and is known for its collaborative, delivery-focused approach.

Project Types Include:

* Infrastructure and enabling works for commercial and public sector developments

* Earthworks and ground remediation

* Deep drainage, utilities, and attenuation systems

* Reinforced concrete substructures and foundations

* Access roads, external works, and public realm schemes

* Section 278 and local authority highway works

* Water, utilities, power, and renewables infrastructure projects

* Civils packages delivered alongside building projects

Role & Responsibilities:

* Producing, maintaining, and updating detailed construction programmes

* Developing tender, pre-construction, and contract programmes

* Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and site management

* Ensuring programmes are realistic, buildable, and aligned with construction methodology

* Monitoring progress, updating programmes, and reporting against key milestones

* Identifying programme risks, constraints, and opportunities

* Supporting short-term lookahead planning and phasing strategies

* Assisting with change management, delay analysis, and EOT submissions

* Providing programme input for internal and client progress meetings

* Ensuring compliance with contractual and framework requirements (NEC experience preferred)

Candidate Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects

* Strong understanding of drainage, RC works, highways, utilities, and general civils activities

* Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

* Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)

* Ability to work collaboratively with delivery and commercial teams

* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills

* Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)

What’s on

Offer:

* Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience

* Company car or car allowance

* Pension, holiday allowance, and comprehensive benefits package

* Long-term career opportunity with a respected regional contractor