Lead Planner - Regional Civils

Lead Planner - Regional Civils

Summary

One of the UK's leading construction and engineering organisations is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Planner to support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects across the South West region.
This is a key leadership role where you will be instrumental in driving project performance through effective planning, programming, and strategic insight. Working across multiple schemes, you will collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure robust planning processes are in place from pre-construction through to delivery.

As a Lead Planner you will:

- Lead the development and management of detailed project programmes across multiple civil engineering schemes
- Provide strategic planning support during tender and pre-construction stages
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain programme targets
- Work closely with delivery teams to ensure alignment between planning, design, and construction activities
- Analyse programme performance and produce regular reports for senior management and clients
- Drive continuous improvement in planning standards, processes, and tools across the regional civils team
- Mentor and support junior planners, fostering a high-performing planning function.

To be suitable for the Lead Planner role you will have the following:

- Proven experience in a Planning Manager or Senior Planner role within civil engineering or infrastructure
- Strong expertise in project planning software (e.g. Primavera P6 or equivalent)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- A relevant qualification in engineering, construction, or project management (preferred).

Salary of Between £85,000 - £98,500 per annum dependant on level of expertise plus package including:

- A Company Car / Car Allowance 
- Annual Bonus up to 10% of basic salary
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave 
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

For further information on this Lead Planner role and to apply get in touch now.

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