Planner

Freelance Planner – Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Location: Peterborough Rate: £350–£450 per day Start Date: April 2026 Duration: Ongoing (initial contract to October 2026) Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering long-term works across the Anglian Water framework. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner to join a well-established programme of infrastructure projects with secured workload and long-term visibility. This contractor is known for its structured delivery model, strong client relationships and consistent pipeline across the utilities and infrastructure sectors. The Role As Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects across the framework, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable and aligned with project objectives. You’ll work closely with operational and commercial teams, providing planning support from project inception through to completion. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or MSP Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure accurate sequencing and planning of works Monitor progress against programme, identifying risks, delays and opportunities Produce short-term and long-term programmes, including lookaheads Support tender planning where required Analyse programme performance and provide regular reporting to stakeholders Liaise with commercial teams to align programme with cost and resource planning Contribute to planning strategy across multiple live projects within the framework What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project (MSP) Good understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery Experience working within utilities or water frameworks (highly desirable) Ability to manage multiple programmes and priorities simultaneously Strong communication skills with the ability to engage site and senior stakeholders Why Apply? Long-term freelance opportunity on a secured Anglian Water framework Join a contractor with a consistent pipeline of work and strong client relationships Opportunity to work across multiple projects, adding variety and exposure Well-structured teams with clear processes and support from experienced delivery staff Competitive day rate and potential for contract extension