Civil Engineering Project Planner – Tier 1 Contractor

Location: Plymouth (site-based, full-time)

A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Planner to join a major infrastructure scheme in Plymouth. This is a key role within the site delivery team, supporting programme development, monitoring, and reporting on a complex live project environment.

This opportunity would suit a planner with a strong civil engineering background who has progressed from a Site Engineer, Sub Agent, or Agent-level role into planning and programme management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6
• Work closely with the site delivery team to monitor progress and update programme performance
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities within the programme and propose mitigation strategies
• Support short-term planning and lookahead schedules
• Provide programme reporting to senior project stakeholders
• Assist with change management and programme impact assessments
• Ensure alignment between construction activities and project milestones

Essential Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Background in civil engineering delivery (e.g. Site Engineer, Sub Agent, Agent)
• Experience transitioning into a planning-focused role on infrastructure or major civils projects
• Ability to work collaboratively within a site-based delivery team
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodology

Important Location Requirement

Due to the nature of the project, this role is site-based full-time in Plymouth. Remote or hybrid working is not suitable. Relocation support is not available, so applicants should already be based within commuting distance of Devon.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major Tier 1 infrastructure project
• Long-term programme involvement
• Collaborative and experienced delivery team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you have a strong civil engineering delivery background and are now established in planning with Primavera expertise, we would be keen to hear from you.