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The Company

A well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong track record in delivering high-quality works across water, wastewater, highways, environmental, and infrastructure projects. With significant growth forecast as the AMP8 investment cycle begins, the business is expanding its capabilities and strengthening its project delivery functions.

The company is proud of its values-driven approach and commitment to developing its people through structured training, skills development, and clear career progression opportunities.

The Opportunity

As AMP8 frameworks accelerate, the company is creating a dedicated Planner role to support the effective delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This position is ideal for someone with construction or civil engineering planning experience who wants to step into a pivotal role, helping shape planning processes, support project teams, and ensure successful programme outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management : Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes for AMP8 water and wastewater schemes, as well as wider civils and infrastructure works.

Tender Support : Provide planning input into bids, ensuring timescales and resources are realistic and competitive.

Risk & Opportunity Analysis : Identify potential delays or opportunities early, working with project managers to implement practical solutions.

Monitoring & Reporting : Track progress against programmes, prepare regular reports, and present updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Collaboration : Work closely with delivery teams, supply chain, and clients to ensure planning supports safe, efficient, and successful project outcomes.

Process Improvement : Help embed planning best practices and digital tools as the company strengthens its planning function.

About You

Experience : Previous planning experience in civil engineering or construction (ideally water / utilities but not essential).

Technical Skills : Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Knowledge : Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project lifecycles, and resource planning.

Personal Attributes : Organised, analytical, detail-driven, and able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Team Player : Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge and support project teams constructively.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary circa £45,000 DOE.

£6,000 car allowance + benefits package.

Structured training and ongoing professional development.

Clear career progression opportunities as the business expands during AMP8 and beyond.

A role with increasing responsibility, contributing to essential infrastructure projects that directly benefit communities.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a newly created role, support AMP8 delivery, and grow with a contractor entering an exciting period of expansion