Civils Planner

My Client is a leading construction and civil engineering contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundworks projects across the North West and beyond.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking an experienced Civils Planner to join their team based in Stockport.

The Role

As a Civils Planner, you will play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes to ensure works are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

You will work closely with project managers, site teams, estimators, and senior management to provide accurate planning, progress tracking, and reporting across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction programmes from tender stage through to project completion
• Produce and manage programmes using planning software (e.g. Primavera P6 or Asta Power project)
• Identify critical path activities and key project milestones
• Monitor progress against programme and highlight potential delays or risks
• Provide regular programme updates and reports to senior management
• Support tender submissions with realistic and competitive programme proposals
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment
• Assist in resource and cost planning in collaboration with commercial teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and controls

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, methodologies, and best practice
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Desirable

• Experience working on highways, groundworks, drainage, or infrastructure schemes
• Understanding of NEC contracts
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, ICE)

What They Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development