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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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)

• 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