Senior Planner - Guildford

Location: Guildford, Surrey (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Employer: Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor

PSR are recruiting for a leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join its growing infrastructure team based in Guildford. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile programme of off-highway infrastructure works across the South East.

The project portfolio includes Section 278 works, major infrastructure schemes, road resurfacing, highways improvements, drainage, utilities and general civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery teams to develop, monitor and optimise project programmes from pre-construction through to completion.

A flexible hybrid working arrangement is available, offering a split between home working, site visits and the Guildford office.

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject.
• Produce tender, contract and target programmes.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement recovery plans where required.
• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams and site management to ensure programme compliance.
• Provide programme reporting, earned value analysis and progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Evaluate changes and assess programme impacts.
• Support planning activities during both pre-construction and live project phases.
• Lead planning workshops and programme review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and client reporting standards.

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background delivering Section 278 works, highways improvements, roadworks, resurfacing and wider civils schemes.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractor.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, critical path analysis and programme management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple project teams.

• Opportunity to join a market-leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• Hybrid working with a home/office split.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing infrastructure business.

If you're an experienced planner looking to join a leading contractor delivering complex highways and infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.