We are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner on behalf of a global Tier One main contractor, delivering one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes, London Power Tunnels Phase Two in New Cross. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in planning and delivering critical tunnelling works within a technically advanced and collaborative environment. You’ll be joining a business with a strong culture of safety, development and innovation, where career progression and professional growth are actively supported. If you’re motivated by challenging infrastructure projects and long-term career potential, this could be the perfect next step in your planning career. Responsibilities: Evaluation of project contract documents in order to build and maintain detailed programmes specifying time and resource requirements Assist the Package Manager as directed with planning related matters for the project. Review construction progress with input from the construction team, update programmes and produce reports as necessary Collation of progress information & production of progress reporting as required including Weekly Progress Report, Weekly Work Plan (CRL), Monthly Dashboard (CRL) Highlight areas of concern with regard to construction progress and review mitigation measures with the Planning Lead and Construction Team. Evaluate scope changes, additional work orders and other elements, including interface and coordination with Commercial Team with regards to cost and contractual implications Attend meetings as required with Project Teams, Clients and Third Parties Liaise with Client’s Planners and Package Managers as required Assist site teams with planning matters Ensure parent Company’s and HMJV planning techniques are adhered to Assist in the monitoring of requirements for planning resources including computer hardware and software. Assist in the preparation of a resourced programme, including reviewing the outcome for conformance with expectations and requirements. Prepare visual material in support of planned methods and undertake programme risk analysis Provide a link to communicate planning community information between all parties Ensure project is completed on time or ahead of time Programming of compensation events Early programming to enable proper coordinated interface management Ensure evaluation of project contract documents in order to build and maintain detailed programmes specifying time and resource requirements Production of external and internal programmes throughout the duration of LPT2 Review construction progress with input from the construction team, update programmes and produce reports as necessary Highlight areas of concern with regard to construction progress and review mitigation measures with the Planning Lead Person Specification: Extensive experience in a civil engineering or HNC Construction related discipline Demonstrate a broad understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in serving both tendering and contract delivery A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function Competent use of industry software Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project. Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement often above statutory minimum, including support for health and fitness initiatives. Health, safety and wellbeing programmes including mental health support and employee assistance services. Competitive salary aligned with industry standards. Defined contribution pension scheme (employer contributions). Private medical insurance and healthcare support options. Structured training and development programmes to support career progression. Access to specialist training and continuing education opportunities via company-wide academy and resources. Company car/cash allowance and travel allowances