Senior Planner

Job Description:

Senior Planning Consultant
This is a key role for an experienced professional to provide project planning, project control, and retrospective delay analysis services across the full project lifecycle. You will work as a Senior Consultant in a planning and delay role, delivering high-level services across various sectors for a diverse client base.Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and projects, ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Team Leadership: Lead multi-disciplinary teams; review and report on all technical and commercial aspects of projects.
• Mentorship: Act as a role model for the team, providing coaching, training, and performance management to develop the next generation of construction professionals.
• Reporting & Advisory: Author, edit, and prepare detailed client reports. Review complex commercial situations and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Strategic Support: Provide high-level support to colleagues and Directors to achieve business objectives.
• Business Development: Support company business development initiatives, attend events, and promote your professional profile within industry institutions.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience with a solid background in both pre and post-contract project planning.
• Education: Degree-educated in a relevant field.
• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 software. Knowledge of MPS is also advantageous.
• Delay Analysis: Proven experience in retrospective delay analysis is essential.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience within the Civil Engineering, Building, Power, or Process sectors.
• Contractual Knowledge: Proficiency with NEC and FIDIC suites of contracts.
• Soft Skills: Well-developed client-facing skills, outstanding time management, and excellent report-writing abilities.

Role Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (Hybrid working)
• Industry Focus: Civil Engineering / Power / Construction

Package & Benefits
We offer an extremely competitive employment package designed to support a healthy work-life balance and long-term career growth:

• Work-Life Balance: Industry-leading annual holiday allowance.
• Health & Security: Private healthcare for you and your family, plus Salary Protection (Life Assurance).
• Future Planning: Generous employer pension contributions and a structured RICS Training Programme.
• Sustainability: Fully subsidised electric company vehicle, including a contribution toward a home charger.