Experience civils based Planner required - Leicester

BCS Connect are seeking to employ and experienced Planner for our client.
Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor operating across the water, utilities, civil engineering and mechanical sectors, is seeking an experienced Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.

Based in Leicester, the successful candidate will play a key role in the planning and successful delivery of complex infrastructure and utility projects by developing, managing and maintaining robust project programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across the region, with long-term frameworks and a strong pipeline of work.

Key Responsibilities
•    Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure schemes.
•    Work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and site teams to ensure programmes accurately reflect project requirements and constraints.
•    Monitor project progress against programme, identifying delays, risks and opportunities.
•    Produce programme updates, progress reports and forecasts for internal teams and clients.
•    Assist with the tender planning process, including construction methodology and sequencing.
•    Identify critical path activities and advise on mitigation strategies where required.
•    Support project teams with programme recovery plans where delays occur.
•    Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with programme milestones.
•    Maintain programme records to support contractual claims, variations and change management.
•    Provide planning support across projects within the water, utilities, mechanical and civil engineering sectors.

Qualifications
Candidates will ideally hold one or more of the following:
•    Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
•    Professional membership or working towards membership with a recognised body such as the
•    Association for Project Management (APM)
•    Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
•    Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
•    Planning or project management certifications such as:
•    Primavera P6 Planning Certification
•    APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
•    PRINCE2 (desirable)

Experience & Requirements
•    Proven experience working as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities projects.
•    Experience delivering projects within water, utilities, mechanical or heavy civils sectors.
•    Strong working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
•    Understanding of construction sequencing, project lifecycles and programme management.
•    Ability to analyse programme data and provide clear reporting to stakeholders.
•    Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
•    Knowledge of NEC contracts is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer
•    Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
•    Permanent role with a stable and growing civil engineering contractor
•    Opportunity to work on major infrastructure, water and utilities projects
•    Long-term frameworks and strong pipeline of work
•    Career progression opportunities
•    Competitive benefits package

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to suit this role, please send your CV to david.stevens@bcs-connect.co.uk or call our office on 01543 629090