Planner

Planner

General information

City/town:

Peterborough

Job field:

Construction

External closing date:

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

6155

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

Through our role in the @one Alliance, we’re helping Anglian Water deliver a 2.6 billion investment in vital infrastructure. From civil works to water treatment facilities, this programme strengthens environmental protection across the East of England — safeguarding water resources for generations to come.

You will be working in the Infrastructure OU based in Peterborough in where we are responsible for bringing design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

We are currently looking for a Planner who will work with the project planning team to develop, maintain and update the project programme.

As the Planner, you will:

• Assist in maintaining and updating main project programme, applying the correct coding so that the programme suits the project and Skanska’s needs.
• Programmes are clearly communicated to all users in a way that suits them and that highlights the constraints and resources that they have to work with
• Provide the link between the planning and delivery teams initiating the short-term programme and assisting the delivery team with its development.
• Identify areas of developing programme risk with the planning and project team.
• Review supplier's programmes, ensuring that they align with the required planning standards and project requirements / dates.

We are looking for:

• Understanding of various forms of construction documents, contracts and specifications.
• Experience of various methods of planning, programming, and progress monitoring working for a construction contractor.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering is preferred.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date 

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.