Senior Planner

ERS Recruiting Ltd

SENIOR PLANNER – RAIL, CIVILS, INFRASTRUCTURE

UXBRIDGE

SALARY UP TO £80K PER ANNUM OR A DAILY RATE OF £500, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Our client is a leading provider in bespoke engineering solutions within Construction, Rail & Infrastructure. They are looking for a highly skilled Planner to join their growing Pre-Construction team.

About the Role

This role involves leading the planning and programming of multi-disciplinary rail and infrastructure projects from tender through to delivery. You will work closely with estimating, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure projects are planned effectively, risks are mitigated, and milestones are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Provide planning support at all stages of the project lifecycle, from bid to completion
• Analyse contract documentation, scope, and constraints to create logical and achievable schedules
• Identify critical paths, float, and sequencing to optimise delivery strategies
• Produce progress reports, dashboards, and earned value analysis for management and clients
• Work with project managers and engineers to monitor progress and update forecasts
• Prepare tender programmes and associated written methodologies
• Lead planning input during bid reviews and client presentations
• Support risk and opportunity analysis through scenario planning
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and industry standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the rail, civil engineering, or utilities sectors
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Strong understanding of project controls, earned value, and performance monitoring techniques
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and organisational skills
• Experience producing tender and delivery programmes for complex multi-disciplinary projects
• Confident communicator able to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented

Desirable

• Experience working on Network Rail or major infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts
• Knowledge of design and build delivery models
• Understanding of risk management and delay analysis techniques

What s on Offer

• A varied and rewarding role in a forward-thinking business
• Opportunity to influence the successful delivery of high-profile UK infrastructure projects
• Collaborative environment with strong leadership support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options

If interested in this exciting Planner opportunity, please forward your CV to Anna Maguire.

Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, occasionally due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible and we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. We will keep your details on file and may contact you with future opportunities.