Senior Planner - London

  • Red Sky Personnel Ltd
  • Euston, Norfolk
  • Nov 07, 2025
Contract Construction Civil Engineer Planner

Job Description

Senior Planner

Location: Euston, London
Start Date: 17 November 2025
Duration: Until 30 January 2026
Rate: £550 per day
Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week (Monday Friday, 08 00)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of major infrastructure works on a high-profile project in central London. This role is ideal for a planning professional with strong civil engineering and utilities experience, capable of driving project performance and maintaining programme integrity across complex construction activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, monitor, and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6

  • Coordinate planning input across multidisciplinary teams to ensure project milestones are met

  • Provide accurate progress reporting, forecasting, and analysis to project leadership

  • Work closely with site teams to ensure alignment between on-site delivery and programme updates

  • Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and delays within the project schedule

  • Support the preparation of reports, dashboards, and performance reviews

  • Contribute to continuous improvement in planning and project control processes

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within a main contractor or sub-contractor environment

  • Background in engineering or operations, ideally within infrastructure or utilities (water, wastewater, gas, or electrical)

  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6

  • Experience with OPC (Open Project Controls) advantageous

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative project environment

Certifications / Training
  • CSCS Card (can be obtained if not currently held)