Planner - Highways

Your new company
You will be joining a multi-accredited and well-established contractor operating in the highways industry. This high-profile contractor has a strong reputation for delivering projects valued between £1m-£9m for National Highways and multiple local authorities and offers a strong pipeline of work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Planner to join their team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Brentwood office with hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role
As a Planner, you will be a key contributor to the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, with responsibilities including:

• Producing, developing and maintaining construction programmes from first principles using works information and drawings
• Managing and updating short-term and long-term programmes to reflect progress, change and risk
• Leading on daily scheduling and planning activities to support efficient project delivery
• Working closely with site teams to understand construction methodologies and sequencing
• Supporting the commercial team by substantiating change, ensuring robust records and supporting evidence are maintained
• Contributing to NEC contract processes, including early warnings, impacted programmes and Clause 62 assessments
• Identifying potential delays and risks, proposing mitigation measures to protect programme outcomes
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on programme, progress and key milestones
• Utilising Primavera P6 to manage and report programme performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must bring:

• Experience as a Planner within the highways industry, ideally from a subcontractor/Tier 2 background
• In-depth knowledge of civil works: drainage, kerbing, motorway technology, street lighting and traffic signals
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Hybrid working (2-3 days' remote per week) and flexible working hours
• Life assurance
• Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Clear pathways for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to advance your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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