Senior Planner - Civils

Your new company
You will be joining a highly respected and award-winning civil engineering contractor based in Leicester operating within the water industry. This well-established design and build contractor specialises in the delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for major water providers, including the likes of Severn Trent Water, and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. They have built long-standing relationships with key clients through their collaborative approach and commitment to quality, and as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Planner to join their team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Leicester office.

Your new role
As Senior Planner, you will take the lead in developing and managing robust project programmes across a portfolio of water schemes. Working closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and clients, you will:

• Produce detailed tender and construction programmes using industry-standard planning software
• Drive the planning function through the full project lifecycle, from early design to project delivery
• Analyse project data, risks and constraints to create accurate, achievable schedules
• Challenge and support project teams to maintain programme integrity and identify critical paths
• Monitor progress, prepare reports and present updates to senior stakeholders
• Provide planning expertise to support bids, project reviews and operational strategy
• Champion best practice in project controls, time-risk analysis and digital construction.

This role offers significant influence, visibility and the opportunity to shape the successful delivery of major water projects.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within heavy civils, ideally the water (clean and/or waste) industry
• Previous on-site experience (e.g. as a Site/Section Engineer or Sub/Site Agent)
• Strong proficiency with planning software such as Microsoft Project
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, detail-driven mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Bonus
• Private health insurance
• Flexible working
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to advance your career with a forward-thinking contractor and more.

What you need to do now
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