Planner - Civil Engineering
Northampton
Full Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
A leading civil engineering specialist, part of a well-established Tier 1 contractor group, is looking to appoint an experienced Planner to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of infrastructure and civils projects across the Midlands.
This business combines the backing and stability of a major contractor with the flexibility and pace of a specialist delivery arm, offering exposure to a diverse range of schemes and long-term career progression.
The Role
As Planner, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of civil engineering projects, taking responsibility for programme development, monitoring, and reporting from pre-construction through to completion.
You'll work closely with project, commercial, and operational teams to ensure programmes are robust, achievable, and aligned with project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed project programmes using Asta Powerproject
- Provide planning support across live civil engineering schemes
- Monitor progress, analyse programme performance, and report on key metrics
- Identify risks, delays, and opportunities within project timelines
- Support tender and pre-construction activities with programme input
- Collaborate with site and commercial teams to ensure alignment between programme, cost, and delivery
- Maintain accurate records and programme updates throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject (essential)
- Solid understanding of project lifecycles from tender through to completion
- Experience working on complex civils schemes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Package
- Salary: Up to £80,000
- £6,000 car allowance or company car
- Pension
- Bonus
- Plus additional benefits
Why Apply?
- Join a growing business with a strong secured pipeline of work
- Be part of a reputable contractor group with long-term stability
- Work on high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure projects
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and development
If you're an experienced Planner looking to take the next step within a dynamic and growing organisation, I'd love to hear from you.