Planner, Engineering, Civil Engineering

About the Company

Volker Laser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Planner who can take full responsibility for all planning and programme requirements across our projects. In this role, the senior planner will support the Project Manager in delivering all planning and programme activities across assigned projects, while also providing planning expertise to wider functions, including tender preparation and development.

• Has operated in a senior planning position before (desirable)
• Proven project planning experience
• Detailed knowledge of using planning software such as Primavera P6
• Experience providing planning input and support for tenders and pre‑construction activities.
• Experience with working on NEC 4 contract types
• Experience of planning for Civils projects
• Degree qualified (or holds an equivalent qualification)
• Hold a valid UK driving licence (Desirable)

Volker Laser is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Laser is able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can feel comfortable that, whatever their background, Volker Wessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. Volker Wessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff, and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service