Project Planner

We are working on behalf of a respected marine and civil engineering contractor based in the south west. Due to continued success and a successful merge with another contractor they have a need for an experienced construction Project Planner.
Role Purpose;
The Project Planner will provide professional planning and programming support across the business, supporting both tender-stage activities and live project delivery across marine civil engineering operations nationally. The Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing robust project programmes that support safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery. Working closely with operational, commercial, and project teams, the Planner will ensure programmes are realistic, NEC4-compliant and aligned to the practical constraints of marine construction, including tidal working, weather impacts and specialist resource requirements.
The Planner role supports;
• Effective delivery of marine and civil engineering projects across the group
• NEC4-compliant programme management and reporting
• Improved resource planning and operational coordination
• Reduction of delivery and commercial risk
• Enhanced tender quality and programme credibility Programme Development & NEC4 Compliance
NEC 4 Compliance;
The Project Planner will develop and maintain detailed project programmes that accurately reflect project scope, methodology, and operational constraints.
Planner Key responsibilities;
• Developing and maintaining NEC4-compliant programmes in line with Clause 31 and Clause 32 requirements
• Producing baseline, accepted, and regularly updated programmes
• Ensuring programmes clearly identify:
- Logical sequencing and dependencies
- Critical path activities
- Risks, constraints, and assumptions
• Preparing programme narratives and supporting information for submission and acceptance
• Supporting project teams in maintaining programme accuracy throughout project delivery Marine & Tidal Planning
• The Planner role requires strong understanding of the operational realities of marine civil engineering and the ability to integrate these constraints into practical delivery programmes.
Planner Responsibilities include;
• Incorporating tidal windows, marine access constraints, and weather downtime into programmes
• Reflecting marine plant utilisation and operational sequencing within programme logic
• Supporting operational teams in planning efficient and achievable delivery sequences
Experience;
Experience as a Planner within a civil engineering contractor environment
Background in marine, coastal, piling, or heavy civil engineering works
Strong understanding of NEC4 programme requirements and administration
Experience managing multiple project programmes concurrently
Ability to interpret and communicate construction methodology through programmes
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In return;
* Competitive salary and benefits package include bi annual bonus, 10% pension scheme, 25 days & bank holidays and healthcare