Senior Planner

  • Rullion Engineering Cumbria
  • 18/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Assist with the management of the planning function on the project through the provision of an efficient and effective planning, scheduling and project performance reporting function for LPT2

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Evaluation of project contract documents in order to build and maintain detailed programmes specifying time and resource requirements

Assist the Package Manager as directed with planning related matters for the project.

Review construction progress with input from the construction team, update programmes and produce reports as necessary

Collation of progress information & production of progress reporting as required including Weekly Progress Report, Weekly Work Plan (CRL), Monthly Dashboard (CRL)

Highlight areas of concern with regard to construction progress and review mitigation measures with the Planning Lead and Construction Team.

Evaluate scope changes, additional work orders and other elements, including interface and coordination with Commercial Team with regards to cost and contractual implications

Attend meetings as required with Project Teams, Clients and Third Parties

Liaise with Client's Planners and Package Managers as required

Assist site teams with planning matters

Ensure parent Company's planning techniques are adhered to

Assist in the monitoring of requirements for planning resources including computer hardware and software.

Assist in the preparation of a resourced programme, including reviewing the outcome for conformance with expectations and requirements.

Prepare visual material in support of planned methods and undertake programme risk analysis

Provide a link to communicate planning community information between all parties

Ensure project is completed on time or ahead of time

Programming of compensation events

Early programming to enable proper coordinated interface management

Ensure evaluation of project contract documents in order to build and maintain detailed programmes specifying time and resource requirements

Production of external and internal programmes throughout the duration of LPT2

Review construction progress with input from the construction team, update programmes and produce reports as necessary

Highlight areas of concern with regard to construction progress and review mitigation measures with the Planning Lead

Senior Planner Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Extensive experience in a civil engineering or HNC Construction related discipline

Demonstrate a broad understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs

Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in serving both tendering and contract delivery

A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function

Competent use of industry software

Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project.

General

Carry out all work in accordance with health and safety and any other legal requirements

Manage the performance of all employees assigned to you in accordance with legal requirements and procedures

Attend and engage fully in any learning and development activities that are deemed appropriate

Assist with recruiting new team members in your Team

Participate and engage fully in appraisal/performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, your team and the wider group's performance

Create and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients and subcontractors

Drive efficiency on the project and always work towards ensuring KPIs are delivered as per client expectations

Ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.