Senior Planner
CV-LibraryStratfordpermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
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The Role
As we look to increase our efficiency whilst outperforming against project and customer expectations, we must plan in the most innovative, robust, and accurate fashion.
Barhale’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of planning.
This is an opportunity for an experienced planner to join the team and play a key role in the delivery of high-profile projects within the civil engineering sector.
Key Responsibilities
To ensure that planning standards – at both organisation and project level – are exceeded across all projects and planning & control procedures are adhered to
Assist with the tender, pre-construction, and delivery of a range of opportunities and live projects by collaboratively developing and maintaining robust, detailed project plans
Ensure project plans capture the full project scope, resources are considered and loaded as required, and contractual & programme-specific requirements are met
Collaboratively develop and establish optimal construction methodologies, logic sequences & work outputs by drafting programmes for review and preparing logistics diagrams
Proactively identify opportunities and risks in the plan
Monitor the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team on any potential changes and leading challenge and mitigation actions
Thoroughly develop programmes to demonstrate the impact of change in compliance with the contractual and project-specific requirements
Visit sites and attend progress meetings
Monitor progress and update short-term plans, progress reports and construction programmes
Develop 4D animations of the project plan to aid digital rehearsal of the project construction
Manage all project reporting requirements, including but not limited to monthly programme submission, weekly lookahead submission, weekly dashboard and volumetric analysis
Manage and coordinate all impact demonstration and analysis programmes in line with NEC contract requirements
Review, interrogate and integrate subcontract programmes into to project programmeAbout you
Essential
Advanced (Primavera) P6 experience and knowledge of NEC
Previous experience of leading collaborative planning processes, you’ll have the ability to interrogate/take information from drawings to implement an efficient planning service for the business
Your ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences whilst working in pressurised situations to tight deadlines will be crucial
Able to adapt as required to meet project objectives, you will be innovative and supportive of other members of the team to enhance the reputation of the planning team across the businessDesirable
Previous experience with Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)
Experience in working on-site with an understanding of how a project works from inception to completion
Degree within Civil Engineering/Construction or equivalentCaring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awardsWould you like to know more?
Please contact our Recruitment team via
The Role
As we look to increase our efficiency whilst outperforming against project and customer expectations, we must plan in the most innovative, robust, and accurate fashion.
Barhale’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of planning.
This is an opportunity for an experienced planner to join the team and play a key role in the delivery of high-profile projects within the civil engineering sector.
Key Responsibilities
To ensure that planning standards – at both organisation and project level – are exceeded across all projects and planning & control procedures are adhered to
Assist with the tender, pre-construction, and delivery of a range of opportunities and live projects by collaboratively developing and maintaining robust, detailed project plans
Ensure project plans capture the full project scope, resources are considered and loaded as required, and contractual & programme-specific requirements are met
Collaboratively develop and establish optimal construction methodologies, logic sequences & work outputs by drafting programmes for review and preparing logistics diagrams
Proactively identify opportunities and risks in the plan
Monitor the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team on any potential changes and leading challenge and mitigation actions
Thoroughly develop programmes to demonstrate the impact of change in compliance with the contractual and project-specific requirements
Visit sites and attend progress meetings
Monitor progress and update short-term plans, progress reports and construction programmes
Develop 4D animations of the project plan to aid digital rehearsal of the project construction
Manage all project reporting requirements, including but not limited to monthly programme submission, weekly lookahead submission, weekly dashboard and volumetric analysis
Manage and coordinate all impact demonstration and analysis programmes in line with NEC contract requirements
Review, interrogate and integrate subcontract programmes into to project programmeAbout you
Essential
Advanced (Primavera) P6 experience and knowledge of NEC
Previous experience of leading collaborative planning processes, you’ll have the ability to interrogate/take information from drawings to implement an efficient planning service for the business
Your ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences whilst working in pressurised situations to tight deadlines will be crucial
Able to adapt as required to meet project objectives, you will be innovative and supportive of other members of the team to enhance the reputation of the planning team across the businessDesirable
Previous experience with Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)
Experience in working on-site with an understanding of how a project works from inception to completion
Degree within Civil Engineering/Construction or equivalentCaring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awardsWould you like to know more?
Please contact our Recruitment team via