We are working with a well-established contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Planner to support the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the Northwest.
This is a key role within the business, responsible for developing and managing NEC-compliant construction programmes and supporting project teams from tender stage through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce, maintain, and update detailed NEC3 / NEC4 compliant programmes across the full project lifecycle
Develop tender, pre-construction, and live contract programmes
Work closely with Estimators, Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and site management
Ensure programmes reflect construction methodology, sequencing, and site constraints (including live traffic environments)
Monitor progress and report against key milestones and deliverables
Identify and analyse critical path, risks, and opportunities to optimise delivery
Support short-term lookahead planning and construction phasing strategies
Assist with delay analysis, programme impact assessments, and EOT submissions
Provide planning input for internal and client progress meetings
Ensure programmes meet contractual and reporting requirementsCandidate Requirements:
Proven experience in a planning / project controls role within civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure
Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project
Solid understanding of construction sequencing, methodology, and phasing
Experience working in live or constrained environments
Ability to analyse critical path, risks, and constraints
Experience with progress reporting and short-term planning
Knowledge of delay analysis and EOT processes (desirable)
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple programmes in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travelWhat's on offer:
Opportunity to work on a range of major infrastructure and highways projects
Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
Career progression within a growing business
Competitive salary and package (dependent on experience)What you need to do now:
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