Talent Link
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their team in East London. Key Responsibilities of Senior Planner: Ensure planning standards and project controls are consistently applied and exceeded across all projects Support tender, pre-construction, and live project stages by developing and maintaining detailed, robust programmes Produce and manage project plans that fully reflect scope, resources, sequencing, and contractual requirements Develop construction methodologies, logic sequences, and outputs, including programme narratives and logistics planning Identify risks and opportunities within programmes, proactively advising on mitigation strategies Monitor critical paths and key milestones, providing insight and challenge to delivery teams where required Assess and demonstrate the impact of change in line with contractual obligations Attend site visits and progress meetings to maintain accurate and up-to-date project programmes Track progress and produce short-term plans, reports, and updates Develop 4D planning outputs to support visualisation and digital rehearsal of construction activities Manage programme-related reporting, including lookaheads, dashboards, and performance analysis Coordinate and assess subcontractor programmes, ensuring alignment with the overall project plan Lead on programme impact analysis in line with NEC and relevant contract requirements Experience Required for Senior Planner: Essential: Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, with strong programme development and management capability Solid understanding and practical experience of NEC contracts (knowledge of IChemE forms is also beneficial) Experience working on or around major infrastructure environments such as Network Rail and/or TfL Proven track record of leading collaborative planning processes across multidisciplinary teams Strong understanding of construction sequencing, ideally gained within a project delivery environment Ability to interpret technical information (including drawings) and translate it into effective, logical programmes Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex project data to a wide range of stakeholders Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused, with a collaborative approach Desirable: Experience using Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) Previous site-based experience with a strong understanding of projects from inception through to completion Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline