VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have a superb opportunity for a Senior Planner in the Southern Region of our Building Division. Location - Based at our head office in Hoddesdon, with regular site visits and hybrid working available. A full UK driving licence is essential. As aSenior Planner in our Building Division, you'll play a pivotal role in both thePre-ConstructionandConstruction Deliveryteams, driving the success of projects ranging from£1M to £100M in Commercial, Education, Industrial, Health & Life Sciences and Defence sectors Your strategic insight and technical know-how will ensure that every programme is robust, regularly monitored and updated to suit the needs of each project. What You'll Be Doing In this dynamic and influential role, you'll be at the heart of project planning, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with client expectations. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and produce fully logic linked and integrated 'bid winning' tender programmes comprising the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover strategies that are compliant with tender requirements, design and chosen methodology without assistance. Visiting sites regularlyto provide hands-on planning support and resolve challenges. Monitoring progress and identifying risks early, ensuring proactive solutions are in place. Providing expert planning adviceacross multiple projects, influencing outcomes and driving excellence. About you This opportunity is ideal for an experienced planner who thrives in a fast-paced contractor environment and is passionate about delivering excellence. You'll stand out if you: Bringproven experience in construction planningwithin the main contracting sector. Have a strong track record of working on tenders and live projectsvalued between£1M and £100M. Are highly proficient inAsta Powerprojectandideally with experience with P6. Possess an understanding ofJCT and NEC contract conditionsand their impact on planning. Have a construction related qualification. Are a confident communicator and strategic thinker, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have a superb opportunity for a Senior Planner in the Southern Region of our Building Division. Location - Based at our head office in Hoddesdon, with regular site visits and hybrid working available. A full UK driving licence is essential. As aSenior Planner in our Building Division, you'll play a pivotal role in both thePre-ConstructionandConstruction Deliveryteams, driving the success of projects ranging from£1M to £100M in Commercial, Education, Industrial, Health & Life Sciences and Defence sectors Your strategic insight and technical know-how will ensure that every programme is robust, regularly monitored and updated to suit the needs of each project. What You'll Be Doing In this dynamic and influential role, you'll be at the heart of project planning, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with client expectations. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and produce fully logic linked and integrated 'bid winning' tender programmes comprising the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover strategies that are compliant with tender requirements, design and chosen methodology without assistance. Visiting sites regularlyto provide hands-on planning support and resolve challenges. Monitoring progress and identifying risks early, ensuring proactive solutions are in place. Providing expert planning adviceacross multiple projects, influencing outcomes and driving excellence. About you This opportunity is ideal for an experienced planner who thrives in a fast-paced contractor environment and is passionate about delivering excellence. You'll stand out if you: Bringproven experience in construction planningwithin the main contracting sector. Have a strong track record of working on tenders and live projectsvalued between£1M and £100M. Are highly proficient inAsta Powerprojectandideally with experience with P6. Possess an understanding ofJCT and NEC contract conditionsand their impact on planning. Have a construction related qualification. Are a confident communicator and strategic thinker, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Programme Planning Manager (Sustainability) Gatwick Airport Permanent Key Information: Circa 86,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + 4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Programme Planning Manager to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single runway airport. Be a part of shaping our future, supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities. The Programme Planning Manager (Sustainability) will play a key role in Gatwick's future, supporting the Programme Manager in delivering the strategic aims and objectives of the business through the development, implementation and delivery of effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects. Key projects include replacing boilers with all-electric, non-fossil fuel plants; transitioning to refrigerants with lower global warming potential; upgrading our electric vehicles infrastructure and upgrading our water treatment processes. Your role will be crucial in helping Gatwick achieve its sustainability goal of reducing emissions by 2030. This is an excellent opportunity to directly observe and influence Gatwick's journey to Net Zero. As part of a multi-disciplinary team of construction industry experts, you will be involved from the early stages of projects, defining technical scopes, aligning project delivery with business requirements, and ensuring these are carried through from design to construction and handover. What is the role? Reporting to the Lead Planning Manager, you'll take a key role in leading the planning of projects across all stages of their lifecycle, from concept approval to delivery and closeout. Your mission is to make sure performance targets are not just met but surpassed consistently and on time. Other duties include: Creating and maintaining schedules for the entire project journey, including internal and external interfaces. This will include managing the control programmes from project concept to closeout, managing contract program evaluations, assessing compensation events, conducting delay analysis and helping to drive schedule improvements through to our supply chain. Playing a major role in leading and managing planning teams for the programme. You'll expertly apply your knowledge and skills across multiple projects, to help us achieve our strategic goals. Helping the planning team grow by contributing to the development of standards, managing, motivating, coaching and mentoring team members. You'll be excited about helping talented individuals reach their potential. Reviewing the Programme, assisting in trend and change processes, reporting, risk management and finding ways to be more efficient that might positively affect programme outcomes and your teams' performance. Continuously developing and upholding world-class health, safety, and environmental standards across the programme and its contractors. We aim to achieve health, safety and environmental excellence. What are we looking for? The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. You'll have the opportunity to be significantly involved in delivering the strategic objectives of projects, as well as the opportunity to take the lead of your own projects from inception to completion. In addition, this role requires: Previous experience as a Planning Lead or Senior Planner with commercial or infrastructure projects with substantial MEP processes on multi-year programmes, working on projects/programmes typically more than 50 million. Previous experience leading small teams. Extensive experience of Primavera P6 and related commercial acumen. Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders to explain complex or abstract ideas straightforwardly. Proven leadership and influencing skills, along with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities for others. What do I get? Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including: 5% Welcome Bonus Performance-based bonus scheme High street shops and restaurant discounts Healthcare scheme Life and disability insurance Professional training to develop Discounted travel Volunteer days What it's like to work at London Gatwick? At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success. To find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site Construction Careers London Gatwick Airport Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Click apply to start your career with London Gatwick
Oct 10, 2025
Full time
Programme Planning Manager (Sustainability) Gatwick Airport Permanent Key Information: Circa 86,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + 4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Programme Planning Manager to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single runway airport. Be a part of shaping our future, supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities. The Programme Planning Manager (Sustainability) will play a key role in Gatwick's future, supporting the Programme Manager in delivering the strategic aims and objectives of the business through the development, implementation and delivery of effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects. Key projects include replacing boilers with all-electric, non-fossil fuel plants; transitioning to refrigerants with lower global warming potential; upgrading our electric vehicles infrastructure and upgrading our water treatment processes. Your role will be crucial in helping Gatwick achieve its sustainability goal of reducing emissions by 2030. This is an excellent opportunity to directly observe and influence Gatwick's journey to Net Zero. As part of a multi-disciplinary team of construction industry experts, you will be involved from the early stages of projects, defining technical scopes, aligning project delivery with business requirements, and ensuring these are carried through from design to construction and handover. What is the role? Reporting to the Lead Planning Manager, you'll take a key role in leading the planning of projects across all stages of their lifecycle, from concept approval to delivery and closeout. Your mission is to make sure performance targets are not just met but surpassed consistently and on time. Other duties include: Creating and maintaining schedules for the entire project journey, including internal and external interfaces. This will include managing the control programmes from project concept to closeout, managing contract program evaluations, assessing compensation events, conducting delay analysis and helping to drive schedule improvements through to our supply chain. Playing a major role in leading and managing planning teams for the programme. You'll expertly apply your knowledge and skills across multiple projects, to help us achieve our strategic goals. Helping the planning team grow by contributing to the development of standards, managing, motivating, coaching and mentoring team members. You'll be excited about helping talented individuals reach their potential. Reviewing the Programme, assisting in trend and change processes, reporting, risk management and finding ways to be more efficient that might positively affect programme outcomes and your teams' performance. Continuously developing and upholding world-class health, safety, and environmental standards across the programme and its contractors. We aim to achieve health, safety and environmental excellence. What are we looking for? The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. You'll have the opportunity to be significantly involved in delivering the strategic objectives of projects, as well as the opportunity to take the lead of your own projects from inception to completion. In addition, this role requires: Previous experience as a Planning Lead or Senior Planner with commercial or infrastructure projects with substantial MEP processes on multi-year programmes, working on projects/programmes typically more than 50 million. Previous experience leading small teams. Extensive experience of Primavera P6 and related commercial acumen. Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders to explain complex or abstract ideas straightforwardly. Proven leadership and influencing skills, along with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities for others. What do I get? Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including: 5% Welcome Bonus Performance-based bonus scheme High street shops and restaurant discounts Healthcare scheme Life and disability insurance Professional training to develop Discounted travel Volunteer days What it's like to work at London Gatwick? At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success. To find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site Construction Careers London Gatwick Airport Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Click apply to start your career with London Gatwick
Project Controls Manager
Department: Project Controls/ Performance
Reports to: Head of Project Controls
Key relationships
Commercial, Planners, Delivery team, Client, Project Controls and Supply Chain.
About Q6, Heathrow Airport
Our Q6 framework spans from airfield works (taxiways, runways, stands), to civils (roads, demolition works, underground and above ground structures), and MEP packages (services tunnels, lifts, life safety systems, fuel/fire mains).
Key responsibilities
* Responsible for a portfolio of Projects for the purpose of project performance analysis / reporting and cost / programme integration according to the Contract requirements / works information
* Responsible for development of the project baseline across scope, time, cost, risk, schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification, opportunities for improvement and earned value management of the programme.
* Comprehensive understanding of Primavera P6 and produce cost loading programme.
* Coordination point with all parties involved in the month end progress process/ project controls management.
* Reporting and Dashboard production using Power BI.
* Expert Planning and scheduling knowledge.
* Prepare and assess cost forecasts.
* Work with relevant people (commercials, section leads and site agents) to verify their costs to complete.
Key Skills and qualifications
* Experience in project controls.
* Previous experience of cost management systems within a major civil engineering project.
* Previous knowledge of construction scheduling using Primavera P6.
* Previous experience using Power BI is preferable.
* Strong knowledge on how to measure civil engineering works.
* Good understanding of NEC3 contracts.
* Good IT skills and adaptability.
* Sound interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively with the supply chain, colleagues and Client.
* Ability to manage a small team and deliver timely high-quality reports.
* Excel – high level of capability.
Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
About Ferrovial Construction
Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2 Enabling works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (Q6), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.
Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply
Oct 08, 2021
Permanent
Project Controls Manager
Department: Project Controls/ Performance
Reports to: Head of Project Controls
Key relationships
Commercial, Planners, Delivery team, Client, Project Controls and Supply Chain.
About Q6, Heathrow Airport
Our Q6 framework spans from airfield works (taxiways, runways, stands), to civils (roads, demolition works, underground and above ground structures), and MEP packages (services tunnels, lifts, life safety systems, fuel/fire mains).
Key responsibilities
* Responsible for a portfolio of Projects for the purpose of project performance analysis / reporting and cost / programme integration according to the Contract requirements / works information
* Responsible for development of the project baseline across scope, time, cost, risk, schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification, opportunities for improvement and earned value management of the programme.
* Comprehensive understanding of Primavera P6 and produce cost loading programme.
* Coordination point with all parties involved in the month end progress process/ project controls management.
* Reporting and Dashboard production using Power BI.
* Expert Planning and scheduling knowledge.
* Prepare and assess cost forecasts.
* Work with relevant people (commercials, section leads and site agents) to verify their costs to complete.
Key Skills and qualifications
* Experience in project controls.
* Previous experience of cost management systems within a major civil engineering project.
* Previous knowledge of construction scheduling using Primavera P6.
* Previous experience using Power BI is preferable.
* Strong knowledge on how to measure civil engineering works.
* Good understanding of NEC3 contracts.
* Good IT skills and adaptability.
* Sound interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively with the supply chain, colleagues and Client.
* Ability to manage a small team and deliver timely high-quality reports.
* Excel – high level of capability.
Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
About Ferrovial Construction
Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2 Enabling works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (Q6), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.
Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply
P6 Project Planner
£50000-£65000 DOE & Benefits
This M&E Design & build contractor deliver major infrastructure projects . Their core markets are Rail, London Underground, Airports, Highways and Power stations. They are now looking to enhance their Project Team working on Crossrail with a P6 Project Planner.
With a Construction or Engineering related qualification ( must have) as a P6 Project Planner you will be Planning the delivery of a number of Electrical and Mechanical packages within this fast paced, ever changing project environment.
Based on a site near Woolwich, London as a P6 M&E Project Planner you responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
* Analyse planning and control requirements for the program of works.
* In collaboration with other project staff, client and project partners where necessary, produce breakdown structures, networks, schedules, critical path analysis, reports and other project planning documentation.
* Regularly update and monitor project progress, providing feedback to project staff and managers.
* Carryout project and program resource planning and levelling,
* Provide feedback to project staff and managers.
* Liaise with client and other project partners to achieve integrated planning across the whole programIn return the individual will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, and very real career prospects.
To be successful you must have/ be all of the following:
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in P6 Planning on multi-disciplined Construction or M&E Projects.
Experience of planning M&E projects using P6
Experience of working within the UK Construction Sector
Experience of monitoring and identifying risks to project budgets
Experience of identifying and communicating risks to project programs
Experience of proactively working with project teams
Stakeholder management experience
Strong, multi level, communication skills
Subcontractor Management experience
£50000- £65000 dependent on experience + Benefits
Jan 22, 2017
P6 Project Planner
£50000-£65000 DOE & Benefits
This M&E Design & build contractor deliver major infrastructure projects . Their core markets are Rail, London Underground, Airports, Highways and Power stations. They are now looking to enhance their Project Team working on Crossrail with a P6 Project Planner.
With a Construction or Engineering related qualification ( must have) as a P6 Project Planner you will be Planning the delivery of a number of Electrical and Mechanical packages within this fast paced, ever changing project environment.
Based on a site near Woolwich, London as a P6 M&E Project Planner you responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
* Analyse planning and control requirements for the program of works.
* In collaboration with other project staff, client and project partners where necessary, produce breakdown structures, networks, schedules, critical path analysis, reports and other project planning documentation.
* Regularly update and monitor project progress, providing feedback to project staff and managers.
* Carryout project and program resource planning and levelling,
* Provide feedback to project staff and managers.
* Liaise with client and other project partners to achieve integrated planning across the whole programIn return the individual will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, and very real career prospects.
To be successful you must have/ be all of the following:
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in P6 Planning on multi-disciplined Construction or M&E Projects.
Experience of planning M&E projects using P6
Experience of working within the UK Construction Sector
Experience of monitoring and identifying risks to project budgets
Experience of identifying and communicating risks to project programs
Experience of proactively working with project teams
Stakeholder management experience
Strong, multi level, communication skills
Subcontractor Management experience
£50000- £65000 dependent on experience + Benefits
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