Swindon or Paddington
Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits
Red Sky Personnel are recruiting for a Planner to join a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner looking to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of work across rail, infrastructure, energy, utilities, and major construction projects.
The Role
Working within the Work Winning team and supporting both bid and project delivery functions, you will be responsible for producing, developing, and managing project programmes throughout the tender and project lifecycle.
You will work closely with bid teams, project managers, designers, subcontractors, and clients to develop robust programmes that support successful project delivery and contribute to winning future work.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining tender and project programmes
Supporting bid teams with planning and scheduling activities
Producing programme narratives and planning deliverables for tender submissions
Contributing to bid-winning strategies and work-winning activities
Updating and monitoring programme progress
Introducing and managing programme changes
Resource and cost loading programmes
Assessing programme risks and opportunities
Producing programme reports and planning outputs
Supporting project teams with planning, scheduling, and performance reporting
Evaluating subcontractor and supply chain programmes
Assisting with project controls and reporting requirements
Supporting project handovers following contract award
What We're Looking For
Previous experience working as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, utilities, energy, or major construction projects
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
Experience developing and managing construction programmes
Tender planning and bid support experience
Good understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery
Knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and programme reporting
Understanding of commercial and contractual requirements
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project and bid teams
What's on Offer?
Salary between £65,000 - £75,000
£5,750 Car Allowance
Competitive benefits package
Flexible location based from either Swindon or Paddington
Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects
Long-term career progression within a leading international contractor
Exposure to complex, high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure schemes
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit an updated CV
Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year