Job Title: Senior Planner Location: Regional - site-based during construction; office-based during tender and pre-construction phases, with 2 days per week working from home Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Industry: Construction / Planning (Civil Engineering - Highways) Salary: Up to £80,000 plus package Job Description Fawkes and Reece are currently working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to expand their civil engineering division by appointing an experienced Senior Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planning professional with a background in highways or major infrastructure to join a highly respected name in the industry. As a Senior Planner, you will take a lead role in developing, monitoring and reporting on project programmes across all stages, from tender through to delivery. You will work closely with the pre-construction and site teams to ensure programme information is accurate, achievable, and aligned with project objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation of tender and construction programmes using planning software (Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject) Assess and integrate subcontractor and supplier programmes into the overall master programme Attend and contribute to planning meetings, risk workshops and progress reviews Monitor progress, identify deviations, and propose mitigation strategies Support the commercial team with programme-related input for claims, extensions of time (EOTs), and change control Liaise with design, engineering and delivery teams to ensure alignment with programme objectives Produce regular reports, dashboards and look-aheads for internal and client use Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in a planning role, ideally with a Tier 1 contractor Proven background in civil engineering projects - highways experience essential Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities CSCS card (appropriate category) Desirable: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. MAPM, MICE) Working knowledge of NEC contract programmes Experience on National Highways schemes