Job Title: Senior Planner Location: Bristol (Hybrid / Site-based) Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to support the planning and project controls function on complex engineering and infrastructure projects based in Bristol. The role requires a strong background in programme development, progress measurement, and performance reporting, with particular emphasis on Earned Value Management (EVM) and NEC contract environments. You will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules, providing clear insight into programme performance, risks, and recovery strategies to support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain integrated project programmes from tender through to delivery and close-out. Establish and manage baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with scope, cost, and contract requirements. Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess progress, performance, and forecast outcomes. Provide accurate programme updates, look-ahead schedules, and performance reports for project and senior management teams. Operate within NEC3 / NEC4 contract environments, supporting early warnings, compensation events, and time impact analysis. Undertake critical path analysis, risk analysis, and schedule optimisation to identify opportunities and mitigate delays. Work closely with commercial, cost, and delivery teams to ensure ef...