P6 Senior Planner

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Planner with a strong background in civils, earthworks, and/ or water/ rail works.This role is starting on a project in Rotherham, which is a water project. There is around 10-12 months left on this site and initially it will be covering this one project. The candidate needs to be highly competent on a computer and able to provide excellent management and client side skills. Key Responsibilities: * Contribute planning and programming expertise to prequalification and bid processes, including the development of construction methodologies. * Assist & prepare tender programmes, programme narratives , phasing drawings, and other supporting documentation to communicate construction strategies effectively. * Collaborate closely with Preconstruction Managers, Estimators, Designers, the Temporary Works Engineers, and specialist subcontractors to ensure cohesive planning input. * Assist & create and deliver compelling presentation materials using PowerPoint or similar tools to present construction proposals during Internal Tender reviews Client interviews. * At contract award stage, assist site teams in developing detailed construction, design, and procurement programmes, along with relevant supporting information. * Provide ongoing support to site teams by reviewing progress, updating internal and Contractual programmes, and generating reports as required to the Senior Teams. * Understand and support your role in Business Continuity Planning, ensuring team awareness and effective communication of continuity strategies. * Issue Contractual Programmes and supporting commentary to our Clients utilising the Clients specific programme management Portals in line with the Contractual time scales on a monthly basis . Knowledge, Skills & Experience * Strong interest in civil engineering, with sound knowledge of techniques and methodologies ideally but not limited to the Water Sector. * Practical experience in general civil engineering construction ideally any groundoworks/ rail or wastewater and water treatment projects. * Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning processes and methodologies would be preferable * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Quick to absorb project information and capable of developing and presenting clear, well-thought-out solutions. * Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence to engage with internal teams, clients, industry professionals, and suppliers. * Understanding of design and procurement processes, with awareness of contractual considerations. * Site experience across a range of projects and construction techniques. * Exposure to Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) practices. * Lateral thinking and the ability to apply innovative solutions are advantageous. * Full UK driving licence required due to potential travel between sites & offices . * Be prepared to undertake a Hybrid working arrangement which will be a mixture of Regional offices , Sites , Designers/Subcontractors offices and working from home , this may vary on a week to week basis. * Understanding of logic-linked programmes and scheduling requirements under NEC contracts. * Extensive experince with P6 Software * Familiarity with the NEC suite of contracts. * Ability to track and reschedule monthly reports and programmes using planning software (Primavera P6). * Experience of Programme visualisation techniques (eg CM Builder) is desirable * Must have a CSCS Card ​​​​​​​For more information please contact or apply with us and one of our consultants will get back to you