Senior Planner (Civil Engineering) in Warrington, Cheshire

Position: Senior Planner

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Contract Type: Contract / Freelance (Immediate Start)

Rate: £560 - £590 per day (equivalent to £70/hr based on an 8-8.5 hr day)

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (approx. 42 hours/week, with flexibility)

Locations: Warrington (WA3 7WD) & Blackburn (BB1 2LU) - Free on-site parking available at both locations

Clearance/Tickets: None required

We are currently partnering with a leading Tier-1 infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Planner on an urgent basis.

You will step into a key regional role supporting a portfolio of civil engineering schemes across the North West. The immediate focus is covering project reporting and planning across three active/pre-construction schemes, including a major junction improvement project (M65 Junction 5) which is progressing smoothly, alongside an upcoming pre-construction package.

This role requires someone who can work autonomously, engage effectively with on-site project teams, and manage internal and client reporting processes seamlessly.

• Programme Development & Management: Build, update, and maintain robust construction and pre-construction programmes using industry-standard planning software (Primavera P6 / ASTA Powerproject / MS Project).
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee day-to-day progress tracking, project baseline reviews, and monthly progress reporting cycles for project teams and key stakeholders.
• Pre-Construction Planning: Collaborate closely with the Warrington-based team to prepare planning deliverable, methodology, and procurement/construction sequencing for upcoming works.
• Live Site Support: Interface with the site delivery team at the Blackburn scheme (M65 J5) to integrate live progress, manage change/variations, and evaluate the project critical path.
• Team Collaboration: Work independently while keeping project managers and regional planning leads informed of key milestones, critical path shifts, and potential programme risks.

This is a hybrid site/office arrangement across two primary hubs:

• Warrington Office (WA3 7WD): 2 to 3 days per week (fixed / non-negotiable).
• Blackburn Site (BB1 2LU): 1 to 2 days per week (covering M65 J5 and related sites).
• Work-from-Home Flexibility: Potential flexibility on non-site days, subject to project/business delivery requirements.
• Free parking provided at both sites.

• Strong planning background within Civil Engineering / Highways / Infrastructure.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, or MS Project.
• Solid understanding of standard construction forms of contract (e.g., NEC) and monthly programme cycles.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management capability.
• No specific security clearance or tickets required.

This position is an urgent, immediate-start requirement. If you have a solid civils background and are available to start right away, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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