Senior Planner in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Our client, a leading infrastructure organisation within the water sector, is seeking a Senior Planner for a permanent opportunity supporting projects across the Bristol area. Working on a major water infrastructure framework, the role will contribute to the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of schemes within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Produce, manage and update construction programmes, clearly communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor critical paths, analyse programme pinch points and adjust logic to improve performance or mitigate delays
• Manage programme change events and work with commercial teams to support contractual entitlement
• Prepare programme reports, commentary and filtered outputs showing progress and deviations from the baseline
• Collaborate with commercial teams to produce earned value data in line with customer and organisational requirements
• Issue formal programme updates and present progress at internal and external meetings
• Identify, record and communicate programme risks, changes in requirements and their potential impact
• Measure and monitor performance, presenting clear outputs to support continuous improvement
• Develop fully logic-linked tender programmes covering design, procurement, construction and commissioning
• Develop and manage integrated programmes aligned with project scope and delivery requirements
• Oversee planning processes and ensure timely, complete inputs from supply chain partners
• Support method statement development and ensure tender programmes align with pricing methodologies
• Lead or produce logistics and phasing plans for complex infrastructure projects

• Strong understanding of construction planning and practical experience using project management software
• Experience in programme and project management, including programme controls, project reviews, cost analysis and risk analysis
• Ability to plan construction works from first principles, ideally across multidisciplinary major projects
• Significant site experience in a management or supervisory capacity on relevant infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of how commercial events can affect baseline programmes
• Proven bid and project planning experience within a construction or infrastructure environment
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects within the water, highways or wider infrastructure sectors
• Ability to interpret complex data and present programme information in a clear, logical and engaging format