Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

• Leading planning and scheduling activities across Main Civil Works packages from pre-construction through to delivery
• Managing and developing a team of planners, ensuring high standards of programme quality and consistency
• Developing, maintaining and optimising integrated project programmes using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools
• Ensuring alignment between planning, commercial and project controls functions, including cost and performance reporting
• Driving the implementation of planning standards, governance and best practice across the programme
• Supporting the development of construction methodologies, sequencing and logistics strategies
• Leading programme reviews, progress reporting and performance analysis with key stakeholders
• Identifying programme risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery
• Managing change control processes, ensuring programme impacts are assessed and communicated effectively
• Supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated performance reporting

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning and scheduling within major civil engineering, infrastructure or construction projects
• Proven experience in a Planning Manager or Senior Planner leadership role
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and programme management best practice
• Experience developing and managing complex, integrated project schedules
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies and project delivery
• Experience working within large infrastructure programmes, joint ventures or alliance environments
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret programme data and provide meaningful insight

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

• Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
• Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
• Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
• Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus