Senior Planner - Highways Construction

Location: Suffolk

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our highways construction team in Suffolk. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a major highways project, providing planning expertise, leadership, and strategic oversight throughout the construction lifecycle.

What you'll be doing: ·Developing, monitoring, and updating robust project programmes in line with contract requirements ·Working closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure plans are realistic, achievable, and fully resourced ·Identifying risks, delays, and opportunities, providing accurate forecasts and solutions to keep projects on track ·Producing clear reports, progress updates, and presentations for senior stakeholders and clients ·Leading planning meetings and workshops to ensure alignment across all project teams ·Supporting tender submissions with detailed programmes, methodologies, and resourcing strategies ·Promoting a culture of collaboration, accuracy, and proactive problem-solving across the project team About you: ·Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within highways or major civil engineering projects ·Proficient in Primavera P6 and other pl...