Senior Planner

Costain Group PLC

. Prepare robust tender and contract programmes linking design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and handover .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeSale • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning and management, with a strong focus on producing and maintaining project programmes, managing change control processes, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and capable of leading teams in a dynamic construction environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Primavera P6Project PlanningNEC Contract AdministrationStakeholder EngagementConstruction Experience

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Hard Skills

Project BaselinesChange Control ProcessesCritical Path AnalysisProgramme ReschedulingTender Preparation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingFlexibilityAdaptabilityCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePrimavera P6

Certifications & Qualifications

HNC/HNDCSCSFull UK Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

ConstructionEngineeringWater IndustryEnterprise WorkingPlanning Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare robust tender and contract programmes linking design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and handover
Display and analyse the project Critical Path and advise the project team and client on results and corrective action
Produce and maintain project baselines and execute change control processes
Record project progress, reschedule programmes based on progress data, communicate results and advise on corrective action
Produce programmes satisfying contractual requirements
Produce programmes and documentation according to company practices and procedures
Manage several programmes
Support, supervise and check the work of Planning Engineers and Junior Planning Engineers
Monitor design programmes during pre-construction and develop delivery programmes as design information becomes available
Maintain the programme through delivery, handover and project closedown

Requirements

What you’ll need

HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a planning related discipline
CSCS
Full UK Driving Licence
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Extensive experience in the use of Primavera P6
Construction / Engineering experience
Ability to engage and build strong relationships with stakeholders
Able to actively administer and manage NEC forms of contract
Ability to work and learn quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Flexibility and adaptability to respond rapidly to unexpected events
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Water industry experience (desirable)
Enterprise working experience (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent or Fixed Term Contract options
Hybrid working arrangement
Site presence required a minimum of 3 days per week
Disability Confident employer commitment