Job Number: 17702

External Description:

Job title: Senior Planner

Location: Assington (3 days per week onsite)

Contract Length: 6 months 

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner, on behalf of a well known construction company.

Job Role

Working for the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business as a Senior Planner, you will be part of a team delivering the infrastructure that powers millions – while helping to drive the UK’s transition to Net Zero.

 

The role is responsible for:

As a Planning Engineer, you’ll be central to project success from tender through to delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning & Scheduling – Develop and maintain fully resourced, logically linked programmes across all project stages.
• Strategic Tender Planning – Create and present compelling tender programmes and planning strategies that influence bid outcomes.
• Delivery Oversight – Support the management and performance of contract programmes, ensuring alignment with commercial and operational objectives.
• Critical Path & Change Management – Identify project risks, analyse impacts, and implement mitigation measures with precision and confidence.
• Reporting & Insights – Provide regular planning updates, progress reports, KPIs, and strategic insights to project leadership.
• Mentorship & Team Contribution – Share knowledge, support junior planners, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Interface & Collaboration – Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and Clients to maintain alignment and drive outcomes.

 

Requirements for this position: 

• Proven experience in a planning role on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject, alongside Excel and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, earned value analysis, QSRA, and TRA methodologies.
• An analytical mindset with a sharp eye for programme risk and opportunity.

 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.

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Job Number: BB02JP00003553

Community / Marketing Title: Senior Planner

Location_formattedLocationLong: Assington, Suffolk GB