Planner

Job Description:

BCS Connect are seeking to employ and experience Planner on behalf of our client. 

Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor operating across the water, utilities, civil engineering and mechanical sectors, is seeking an experienced Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.

Based in Leicester, the successful candidate will play a key role in the planning and successful delivery of complex infrastructure and utility projects by developing, managing and maintaining robust project programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across the region, with long-term frameworks and a strong pipeline of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure schemes.

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and site teams to ensure programmes accurately reflect project requirements and constraints.

• Monitor project progress against programme, identifying delays, risks and opportunities.

• Produce programme updates, progress reports and forecasts for internal teams and clients.

• Assist with the tender planning process, including construction methodology and sequencing.

• Identify critical path activities and advise on mitigation strategies where required.

• Support project teams with programme recovery plans where delays occur.

• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with programme milestones.

• Maintain programme records to support contractual claims, variations and change management.

• Provide planning support across projects within the water, utilities, mechanical and civil engineering sectors.

Qualifications

Candidates will ideally hold one or more of the following:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.

• Professional membership or working towards membership with a recognised body such as the

  • Association for Project Management (APM)

  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

• Planning or project management certifications such as:

  • Primavera P6 Planning Certification

  • APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

  • PRINCE2 (desirable)

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities projects.

• Experience delivering projects within water, utilities, mechanical or heavy civils sectors.

• Strong working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

• Understanding of construction sequencing, project lifecycles and programme management.

• Ability to analyse programme data and provide clear reporting to stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

• Knowledge of NEC contracts is highly desirable.

Whats on Offer 

• Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience

• Permanent role with a stable and growing civil engineering contractor

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure, water and utilities projects

If you have the right skills and experience to suit this role, please apply and send your CV and covering letter to BCS Connect.