Senior planner in Bridgwater, Somerset

• Location: Hybrid (3-4 days on site / office; remote flexibility)
• Rate: ~£560 per day / £74 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Standard 37.5 / 40 hr week)
• Contract Type: Contract / Interim
• Discipline: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Planning

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Planner to join a leading regional civil engineering delivery team. In this role, you will take ownership of the development, maintenance, and critical path analysis of complex civil engineering project schedules, ensuring optimal resource allocation and contractual compliance from pre-construction through to project handover.

You will play a pivotal role working collaboratively within a shared environment, mentoring junior planning team members, and liaising directly with project managers, commercial teams, and external stakeholders.

• Programme Development & Management: Lead the preparation, baselining, and regular updating of fully resourced, tender and contract programmes in accordance with NEC forms of contract.
• Critical Path & Change Management: Monitor critical path activities, assess project performance/KPIs, identify early-warning delays, and produce compliant compensation event / change programmes.
• Collaborative Database Management: Work within shared enterprise database environments (Primavera P6) to coordinate cross-discipline activities, progress updates, and reporting cycles.
• Resource & Cost Management: Track labour, plant, and material profiles to ensure programme viability and accurate progress tracking.
• Stakeholder & Subcontractor Oversight: Review subcontractor programmes for acceptance/rejection, attend progress meetings, and communicate schedule insights clearly to project leadership.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to assistant/trainee planners across the project team.

• Software Expertise: Proven competence in Primavera P6 within a shared/enterprise database setup.
• Industry Experience: Strong track record delivering programmes on complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Contract Knowledge: Practical expertise working with NEC contracts (managing monthly cycles, change control, EWNs, and CE submissions).
• Professional Qualifications: Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant industry discipline (e.g., CIOB, APM, ICE).

Site Access & Travel:

• Valid CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle (essential for regular site access).
• Working Pattern: Willingness to work on-site 3-4 days per week, with remaining time working remotely/from home.

If you are a driven Senior Planner looking for a high-impact regional civils assignment offering competitive rates and strong project visibility, please apply with your updated CV today.

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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