Senior Planner
Competitive
Nationwide
We are Innovative
That’s why we need people like you to help us. People who enjoy finding new ways to do things!
Are you a Senior Planner with experience working within Civil Engineering projects and would you be interested in joining our team
The Role:
As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in project development and execution across pre-construction and construction phases. Your expertise in civil engineering methods, sequencing, and planning tools will be vital in managing project schedules, progress tracking, and analysis for stakeholders.
You will ensure schedules align with client requirements, company procedures, and contract conditions while upholding safety standards. Additionally, you should be able to present programme summaries using infographics such as time shift charts.
Here as some of the key activities you will be involved in:
* Work with estimators, the commercial team, and construction managers to develop and maintain effective project programmes.
* Create tender programmes that optimise efficiency while meeting design, specification, and scope requirements.
* Produce reports, charts, and summaries to communicate programme details at all levels.
* Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers on planning matters.
* Assess resource needs and provide regular workload reports.
* Resource and cost-load programmes where required.
* Prepare progress reports and attend planning and operational meetings.
* Develop and maintain master schedules and major work package plans.
* Establish baseline schedules and secure stakeholder approvals.
* Track progress, identify project priorities, and ensure compliance with subcontractor schedules.
* Implement reporting systems and analyse project timelines.
* Support the team through mentoring and problem-solving to ensure timely delivery.
We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate …
Previous senior or lead planning experience is essential, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to accuracy and project protocols. You must be able to meet tight deadlines.
Experience in civil engineering planning from pre-construction to construction is required, including knowledge of NEC 3 or similar contracts and an understanding of the financial impact of site activities.
Proficiency in planning construction methods, sequences, and outputs is essential, along with experience using software such as Primavera P6, CSP, Asta Powerproject, and Microsoft Project. Experience with major contractors is advantageous.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed to build trust within project teams and perform well under pressure.
A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites are essential.
Our Company
Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.
Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.
We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.
What Next
You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!
Benefits
In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.
Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.