Planner – Highways (Contract)

Location: Lincoln (Site Based)
Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35)
Job Type: Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Site and Office Based, 1 day per week from home

Planner – Major Civil Engineering Contractor

Our client is a leading UK civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the highways, rail, utilities and infrastructure sectors. Due to continued project wins, they are looking to appoint an experienced Planner to support the delivery of a major highways scheme in Lincoln.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established project team and play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of a high-profile highways project.

The Role

As Planner, you will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining project programmes throughout the construction lifecycle, working closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and site management to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and on programme.

You will also provide planning support to pre-construction and estimating teams where required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 (Asta Powerproject experience will also be considered).
• Monitoring project progress and updating programmes to reflect site activity.
• Identifying programme risks, critical paths and opportunities for improvement.
• Preparing programme updates and progress reports for internal and client meetings.
• Supporting programme recovery where required.
• Working collaboratively with operational and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assisting with tender planning and future project bids.
• Supporting project delivery in accordance with NEC contract requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Planner within the UK civil engineering or highways sector.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject.
• Experience working on highways or major infrastructure projects.
• A good understanding of NEC contracts and programme management.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience working for recognised UK civil engineering contractors.
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive day rate (Outside IR35).
• Opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure project.
• Long-term contract with a leading civil engineering contractor.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a mix of site and office-based working.
• Exposure to a collaborative and experienced project team.
• The opportunity to contribute to future tenders and major infrastructure projects across the business.

If you're an experienced Planner looking to work on a significant highways scheme with one of the UK's leading civil engineering contractors, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.