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Project Controls professionals are needed for permanent roles in Bristol, supporting major infrastructure programmes where NEC contract experience is important. This is a multi-level campaign, so applications are welcome from Project Controllers, Project Controls Managers, PMO etc. who can show real project controls experience. The salary offered will depend on level, experience and fit. The key point is discipline. This is not a general Project Manager role. The focus is project controls including cost, schedule, risk, change, reporting and performance management. The role You will support the delivery of major infrastructure programmes by helping to establish, manage and improve project controls processes across complex project environments. Depending on your level, this may include: Managing project controls activity across cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting Supporting or leading Performance Measurement Baselines and Earned Value Management Producing project controls reports, KPI packs and project performance information Working with planners, cost engineers, risk managers, delivery teams and stakeholders Supporting change control processes, risk integration and governance reporting Interpreting project performance data to support decision-making Helping to improve controls processes across major programme environments What you will need Experience in project controls, project control or programme controls roles NEC contract experience or clear experience working in NEC contract environments Experience on infrastructure, construction or major programme environments Exposure to sectors such as defence, nuclear, energy, rail, highways, roads, water, utilities or wider infrastructure A strong understanding of cost, schedule, risk, change, reporting and governance Experience using project controls tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, cost tools or reporting systems Good stakeholder management skills and confidence working with technical and delivery teams Who this is likely to suit This could suit someone currently working as a Project Controller, Project Controls Manager, Senior Project Controls Manager, Programme Controls Manager, Cost Controller, Planning Engineer or PMO professional with strong controls exposure. It will not be the right fit for someone whose experience is mainly general project management without clear project controls ownership. Why apply? This is a chance to join a major engineering consultancy working across large-scale infrastructure programmes. You will be joining a project controls environment where the discipline is central to delivery, not treated as an admin function. There are roles available at different levels, so the conversation can be shaped around your experience. Eligibility Applicants must be currently based in the UK and have the ongoing right to work in the UK. Due to the permanent nature of these roles and the basic clearance checks required, graduate visas with fixed end dates are not accepted for this campaign.

Position: Planning Manager Location: Hyde or Preston with hybrid working available Salary: 80-90k (Neg DOE), bonus, car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Planning team with a Planning Manager for their east Manchester projects & other United Utility projects. You will provide services to ensure that project plans have achievable timescales and are accurately monitored and updated. Directly reporting to the Senior Planning Manager, your responsibility is to assist other members of the project teams to develop, monitor, progress & report on tender & contractual programmes. This includes ensuring that both the operational & commercial members of the team are fully always briefed on the critical activities & risks of their projects. You will be required to work closely with the commercial department to monitor costs, take ownership of several project plans, drive the project team to deliver to the plan & challenge any delay & deviation. Leading, coaching & guiding junior Planners, you'll be viewed as an approachable planning expert who is keen to pass on experience & knowledge to develop others & drive performance improvement. Responsibilities: Work with the estimating team to prepare programmes from tender documentation. Ensuring that they are compliant & realistic. Prepare programmes in accordance with contract requirements, update them & submit them for acceptance as contractually required. Assist with the delivery of collaborative planning workshops. Lead the development of Construction phase 4D Planning. Maintain a baseline programme & measure progress against it. Liaise with project teams to ensure consistency of key assumptions on methodology & outputs. Identify opportunity & key risks during the planning process. Gather, collate & distribute progress information & the reasons for deviations/delays. Monitor & analyse changes to scope & revise programmes accordingly. Attend progress/project meetings & present programmes for review. Attend site meetings to gather progress information. Report programme issues to the Senior Planning Manager & site management team. Distribute regular look ahead programmes. Ensure an as-built programme is available at project closedown. Maintain knowledge of site processes & costs. Record the effects of changes on site & the effects on the contract programme. Assist with the monthly progress report in line with customer requirements. Build & maintain relationships with the Senior Planning Manager, Project Manager, commercial team & client representatives. Assist with the administration of Primavera P6 planning software. Deliver planning software training to new users when required Experience: Essential: Experience in planning of civil and M&E projects Knowledge of current HSE practices & CSCS card holder Experience of working with NEC3/4 contracts Competent in the use of Microsoft software & applications Proficient in use of Primavera P6 planning software Excellent communication skills Ability to identify risks & opportunities Able to work in a fast-paced environment Comfortable working to tight deadlines Able to focus on deliverables A proactive attitude Ability to identify & solve problems Able to manage own workload to meet deadlines Desirable: Water Industry experience Site based engineering background Professional qualification Current Water Hygiene card holder Familiar with contract management software such as CEMAR & Aconnex Package includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Words: Planning Engineer Planner Project Planner Senior Planner Senior Planning Engineer Senior Project Planner Planning Manager Construction Project Programmes P6 Programmes Project Delivery Project Plans Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Sewage Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Highways Power Energy Nuclear Energy from Waste Rail Infrastructure Primavera P6 Severn Trent Water United Utilities Veolia AMP 7 AMP 8 NEC

Position: Senior Planner Location: H yde or Preston with hybrid working available Salary: 60-80k (Neg DOE), car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Planning team with a Senior Planner for their east Manchester projects & other United Utility projects. You will provide services to ensure that project plans have achievable timescales and are accurately monitored and updated. Directly reporting to the Senior Planning Manager, your responsibility is to assist other members of the project teams to develop, monitor, progress & report on tender & contractual programmes. This includes ensuring that both the operational & commercial members of the team are fully always briefed on the critical activities & risks of their projects. You will be required to work closely with the commercial department to monitor costs, take ownership of several project plans, drive the project team to deliver to the plan & challenge any delay & deviation. Leading, coaching & guiding junior Planners, you'll be viewed as an approachable planning expert who is keen to pass on experience & knowledge to develop others & drive performance improvement. Responsibilities: Work with the estimating team to prepare programmes from tender documentation. Ensuring that they are compliant & realistic. Prepare programmes in accordance with contract requirements, update them & submit them for acceptance as contractually required. Assist with the delivery of collaborative planning workshops. Lead the development of Construction phase 4D Planning. Maintain a baseline programme & measure progress against it. Liaise with project teams to ensure consistency of key assumptions on methodology & outputs. Identify opportunity & key risks during the planning process. Gather, collate & distribute progress information & the reasons for deviations/delays. Monitor & analyse changes to scope & revise programmes accordingly. Attend progress/project meetings & present programmes for review. Attend site meetings to gather progress information. Report programme issues to the Senior Planning Manager & site management team. Distribute regular look ahead programmes. Ensure an as-built programme is available at project closedown. Maintain knowledge of site processes & costs. Record the effects of changes on site & the effects on the contract programme. Assist with the monthly progress report in line with customer requirements. Build & maintain relationships with the Senior Planning Manager, Project Manager, commercial team & client representatives. Assist with the administration of Primavera P6 planning software. Deliver planning software training to new users when required Experience: Essential: Experience in planning of civil and M&E projects Knowledge of current HSE practices & CSCS card holder Experience of working with NEC3/4 contracts Competent in the use of Microsoft software & applications Proficient in use of Primavera P6 planning software Excellent communication skills Ability to identify risks & opportunities Able to work in a fast-paced environment Comfortable working to tight deadlines Able to focus on deliverables A proactive attitude Ability to identify & solve problems Able to manage own workload to meet deadlines Desirable: Water Industry experience Site based engineering background Professional qualification Current Water Hygiene card holder Familiar with contract management software such as CEMAR & Aconnex Package includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Words: Planning Engineer Planner Project Planner Senior Planner Senior Planning Engineer Senior Project Planner Planning Manager Construction Project Programmes P6 Programmes Project Delivery Project Plans Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Sewage Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Highways Power Energy Nuclear Energy from Waste Rail Infrastructure Primavera P6 Severn Trent Water United Utilities Veolia AMP 7 AMP 8 NEC

Senior Planner (MEP) Location: London Gatwick Airport Working format: Hybrid Working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Salary: Circa £78,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus Benefits: £4,750pa Travel Allowance + Up to 20% Performance Bonus + Up to 10% Pension contribution + Private Healthcare Drive Major Sustainability and Infrastructure Projects at London Gatwick London Gatwick is investing significantly in its future infrastructure and sustainability agenda, with ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions by 2030 and deliver a more environmentally sustainable airport operation. The Senior Planner role will be heavily focused on MEP infrastructure and will play a key role in planning and coordinating projects that directly contribute to Gatwick's long-term sustainability goals. The Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering projects that have a direct impact on Gatwick's environmental objectives and future infrastructure strategy. As Senior Planner, you will provide a full planning and scheduling service across projects typically valued up to £50 million. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, consultants and contractors to ensure programmes are robust, achievable and aligned with overall business objectives. Operating within a live airport environment, you will be responsible for managing schedules from project development through to delivery, ensuring risks, interfaces and constraints are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. About You: You will be an experienced Planner or Senior Planner with a strong background delivering complex MEP projects within construction, infrastructure, aviation, rail, utilities, healthcare, data centres or other technically challenging environments. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain integrated project schedules with clear milestones and critical path analysis. Coordinate work activities across multiple MEP disciplines and stakeholder groups. Monitor programme performance and identify schedule risks, delays and opportunities. Develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies where required. Review and assess contractor programmes against London Gatwick baseline schedules. Undertake delay analysis and assess compensation events under NEC contracts. Produce programme updates, performance reports and planning metrics. Support project controls activities including resource loading, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS). Analyse quantities, installation rates, staffing requirements and productivity trends. Ensure project delivery schedules align with wider airport operational and capital investment programmes. Essential Requirements Degree qualified or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline. Significant experience planning major MEP projects, ideally valued above £10 million. Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems and associated construction activities. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. Experience reviewing contractor programmes and performing schedule analysis. Understanding of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning processes. Working knowledge of NEC contracts and compensation event assessments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities. Desirable Experience Infrastructure or major project planning within a live operational environment. Airport, rail, utilities, healthcare or critical infrastructure project experience. Quantity take-offs and statistical analysis. Knowledge of sustainability-focused construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to some of the most important sustainability and infrastructure projects currently being delivered within the UK aviation sector. You'll be joining a business that is investing heavily in its future, where planners play a critical role in shaping project success and supporting the airport's journey towards a lower-carbon future.

Due to continued expansion and expanding their civil engineering capabilities into new sectors, our client, a Tier 1 contractor is seeking to employ a Bid Manager to work within their work winning team in their South Yorkshire office. Our diverse project portfolio includes: Highways and road infrastructure Underbridges, overbridges, and footbridges Tunnels and station enhancements Flood alleviation and resilience schemes Earthworks and embankment stabilisation Lineside civils, cabling, troughing, and telecoms We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation, safety, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. The Opportunity As a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager, you'll be instrumental in leading and coordinating bid activities across the South region. You'll work closely with estimating, commercial, and operational teams to develop compelling, high-quality submissions that reflect our capabilities and align with client expectations. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own bids while supporting larger, strategic tenders alongside senior colleagues. You'll report to the Regional Senior Pre-Contracts Manager and contribute directly to our work-winning strategy and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage bid submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission Collaborate with Regional Directors and Pre-Contracts teams to identify and pursue new opportunities Coordinate and compile prequalification documents and tender responses Facilitate input from technical authors, estimators, planners, and delivery teams Write and edit technical and narrative content to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact Chair tender progress meetings and ensure deadlines are met Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement in our bid approach Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned Support the development and implementation of work-winning processes and tools About You We're looking for someone who brings a blend of technical understanding, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. You'll ideally have: Proven experience in a bid management role within the rail or civil engineering sector A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across teams Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills A good understanding of civil engineering principles and project delivery A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree) A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Planner with a strong background in civils, earthworks, and/ or water.This role is either working out of Blyth or Dalton Park area in Durham, depending what is closer for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: Contribute planning and programming expertise to prequalification and bid processes, including the development of construction methodologies. Assist & prepare tender programmes, programme narratives , phasing drawings, and other supporting documentation to communicate construction strategies effectively. Collaborate closely with Preconstruction Managers, Estimators, Designers, the Temporary Works Engineers, and specialist subcontractors to ensure cohesive planning input. Assist & create and deliver compelling presentation materials using PowerPoint or similar tools to present construction proposals during Internal Tender reviews Client interviews. At contract award stage, assist site teams in developing detailed construction, design, and procurement programmes, along with relevant supporting information. Provide ongoing support to site teams by reviewing progress, updating internal and Contractual programmes, and generating reports as required to the Senior Teams. Understand and support your role in Business Continuity Planning, ensuring team awareness and effective communication of continuity strategies. Issue Contractual Programmes and supporting commentary to our Clients utilising the Clients specific programme management Portals in line with the Contractual time scales on a monthly basis . Knowledge, Skills & Experience Strong interest in civil engineering, with sound knowledge of techniques and methodologies ideally but not limited to the Water Sector. Practical experience in general civil engineering construction ideally any groundoworks/ rail or wastewater and water treatment projects. Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning processes and methodologies would be preferable Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Quick to absorb project information and capable of developing and presenting clear, well-thought-out solutions. Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence to engage with internal teams, clients, industry professionals, and suppliers. Understanding of design and procurement processes, with awareness of contractual considerations. Site experience across a range of projects and construction techniques. Exposure to Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) practices. Lateral thinking and the ability to apply innovative solutions are advantageous. Full UK driving licence required due to potential travel between sites & offices . Understanding of logic-linked programmes and scheduling requirements under NEC contracts. Extensive experince with P6 Software Familiarity with the NEC suite of contracts. Ability to track and reschedule monthly reports and programmes using planning software (Primavera P6). Experience of Programme visualisation techniques (eg CM Builder) is desirable Must have a CSCS Card For more information please contact or apply with us and one of our consultants will get back to you!