Senior Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyse detailed project schedules including resource and cost loading in accordance with the Integrated Work Schedule (IWS).
• Monitor and update schedules to reflect actual progress, identify potential delays, and provide accurate forecasts to the Project Manager.
• Prepare regular progress reports, including short-term look-ahead plans and variance analyses, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct critical path analysis and "what-if" scenarios to identify and mitigate schedule risks and constraints.
• Support the commercial team with technical input for time-related compensation events under the NEC contract.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Sub-Agent on major infrastructure or water projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office.
• Significant main contractor civils experience with strong knowledge of engineering principles.
• Essential experience working with the NEC form of contract.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• Full UK driving license.

Benefits

• Specialized learning and development programs to grow your career.
• Annual employee awards and the Thrive reward and recognition platform.
• Mental health support and discounted gym access.
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Flexible work arrangements and access to novated leasing and retail discounts.

About the Company

Empower Advisory UK is a project management and advisory business that makes large, complex projects simple. As part of the BMD Group, we leverage a global reputation for delivering major infrastructure projects ahead of time and budget. We are a purpose and values-led business dedicated to powering futures and creating legacies through collaboration and sustainability.