Senior Planner – Water Infrastructure (Civil Engineering)

About the role

We are partnering with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to find a Senior Planner who will support the planning and delivery of complex water‑sector infrastructure projects in Bristol. The role spans pre‑construction through live project delivery, ensuring programmes are robust, realistic and used as active management tools.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and challenge detailed project programmes from tender stage to completion.
• Produce fully logic‑linked, resource‑loaded schedules aligned with contract requirements.
• Integrate subcontractor programmes into the master schedule and generate weekly look‑ahead, dashboard and monthly reports.
• Identify programme risks and opportunities, advising on mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Monitor critical paths, update short‑term plans and support 4D planning and digital construction rehearsals.
• Attend site meetings and visits to verify progress and programme integrity.

Required profile

• Advanced experience using Primavera P6.
• Previous planning experience within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Proven ability to develop and manage programmes on civil‑engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Capability to interpret technical drawings and engineering information.

Required skills

• Primavera P6

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £65,000 and £70,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work on £1 m‑£20 m+ water infrastructure projects.
• Collaboration with a leading Tier 1 contractor and multidisciplinary project teams.