senior-planner

Senior Planner Location:

West Midlands Salary:

Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package Are you an experienced Senior Planner looking to play a key role on one of the UK's largest and most complex civil engineering programmes? Our client is a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure project in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing planning team, working on significant earthworks, structures, highways and infrastructure packages that will leave a lasting legacy.

The Role As Senior Planner, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and managing detailed construction programmes, working closely with operational, commercial and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop, maintain and manage detailed Primavera P6 programmes. Monitor progress and programme performance, identifying risks and opportunities. Produce and maintain short-term and long-term construction programmes. Support project teams with planning strategy, construction sequencing and programme optimisation. Work closely with operational, commercial and engineering teams to ensure programmes remain realistic and deliverable. Provide planning support throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to project completion. Prepare progress reports and programme updates for both internal and client stakeholders.

About You We're looking for someone with:

Previous experience as a Senior Planner or Planner within civil engineering or major infrastructure. Advanced Primavera P6 experience. A strong background delivering major infrastructure projects, including highways, rail, structures, earthworks or heavy civils. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Working Pattern This role offers a flexible approach to hybrid working; however, due to the collaborative nature of the project, you'll be expected to be site-based a minimum of

three days per week . The remaining time can be worked remotely, subject to project requirements. For candidates travelling from outside the local area,

a travel allowance may be available , subject to eligibility and the client's travel and expenses policy.

What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

The opportunity to work on a flagship infrastructure programme with long-term security. Excellent career progression within a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor. Hybrid working and a collaborative, high-performing project environment. The chance to make a genuine impact on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.

If you're an experienced Senior Planner looking for your next challenge on a major civil engineering project, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Laura Bond Stephenson at RGB Recruitment for a confidential discussion.