Construction Planner (Civils) Location: Gatwick Airport Working Pattern: (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote) Contract Type: Permanent Department: Construction Salary: £60,000pa - £66,000pa 5% Welcome Bonus £1,000 Flex Allowance up to 15% Bonus other excellent benefits What's the role? As a Construction Planner (Airfields & Civils), you'll provide a full planning service across a range of high-impact infrastructure projects, from airfield upgrades and next-generation security facilities to major resurfacing and expansion works. You'll operate across all stages of the project lifecycle, supporting schemes valued up to £50m ensuring robust scheduling, performance tracking, and integration within a live operational environment. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, where no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain comprehensive project delivery schedules with clear milestones and critical paths. Coordinate work sequences and interdisciplinary interfaces to align with the integrated programme. Conduct schedule monitoring, progress analysis, and recovery planning where required. Review and assess contractor schedules for acceptance, performance variance, and delay analysis. Support the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), and resource loading models. Manage contract programme assessments and compensation event evaluations under NEC contracts. Provide accurate reporting on schedule performance, quantity tracking, and resource forecasts. What We're Looking For: Degree or postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in construction, engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years' experience in planning roles on major projects (£10m). Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel is essential. Experience with infrastructure or civils projects in live operational environments (e.g. airports, rail, or highways) desirable. Knowledge of NEC contract forms. Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills. Resilient, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a complex, evolving environment. What's in it for you: We offer a competitive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and financial security: 5% Welcome Bonus Up to 15% Performance Bonus £1,000 Flex Allowance Healthcare scheme, life and disability insurance Professional training and development Paid professional subscriptions High street and restaurant discounts Discounted travel and free staff parking Volunteer days and wellbeing initiatives You'll also benefit from a hybrid working model, and the chance to be part of a team that delivers projects that millions of people experience every year