Abatec is assisting their client, a leading civil engineering contractor with a brilliant reputation for delivering major infrastructure and water projects throughout the South West & South Wales. As their workload continues to grow, they are seeking a Planner to strengthen their South West team on a permanent basis.
As a Planner, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of projects by developing, managing, and monitoring detailed programmes. Working closely with project and construction teams, you will ensure that works are effectively planned, risks are identified early, and progress is accurately tracked and reported.
As Planner, you will:
* Develop and manage construction programmes from first principles
* Produce and maintain contract-compliant NEC3/NEC4 programmes for submission and acceptance
* Build and update programmes using Primavera – P6
* Monitor site progress, identify delays, and implement mitigation strategies with operational teams
* Provide clear monthly planning updates and accurate forecasts
* Support commercial teams with programme input for compensation events and variations
* Assist the bid and pre-construction teams in developing competitive tender programmes
* Work closely with site management, engineers, agents and project managers to ensure programmes reflect real site delivery
Our client requires a Planner with:
* Relevant experience as a Planner with experience working on civil engineer, construction or infrastructure projects
* Experience using Primavera – P6, or similar software
* Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
* Good understanding of contracts is desirable
Salary/Benefits:
* £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
* Car allowance
* Private Healthcare
* Pension Scheme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
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