Construction Planner

Construction Planner (Civils)Location: Gatwick Airport Working Pattern: (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote) Contract Type: PermanentDepartment: Construction Salary: £60,000pa - £66,000pa + 5% Welcome Bonus + £1,000 Flex Allowance + up to 15% Bonus + other excellent benefits What's the role? As a Construction Planner (Airfields & Civils), you'll provide a full planning service across a range of high-impact infrastructure projects, from airfield upgrades and next-generation security facilities to major resurfacing and expansion works. You'll operate across all stages of the project lifecycle, supporting schemes valued up to £50m ensuring robust scheduling, performance tracking, and integration within a live operational environment.This is an opportunity to work at the centre of a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, where no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project delivery schedules with clear milestones and critical paths.
• Coordinate work sequences and interdisciplinary interfaces to align with the integrated programme.
• Conduct schedule monitoring, progress analysis, and recovery planning where required.
• Review and assess contractor schedules for acceptance, performance variance, and delay analysis.
• Support the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), and resource loading models.
• Manage contract programme assessments and compensation event evaluations under NEC contracts.
• Provide accurate reporting on schedule performance, quantity tracking, and resource forecasts.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in construction, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in planning roles on major projects (£10m+).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Experience with infrastructure or civils projects in live operational environments (e.g. airports, rail, or highways) desirable.
• Knowledge of NEC contract forms.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a complex, evolving environment.

What's in it for you: We offer a competitive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and financial security:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Up to 15% Performance Bonus
• £1,000 Flex Allowance
• Healthcare scheme, life and disability insurance
• Professional training and development
• Paid professional subscriptions
• High street and restaurant discounts
• Discounted travel and free staff parking
• Volunteer days and wellbeing initiatives

You'll also benefit from a hybrid working model, and the chance to be part of a team that delivers projects that millions of people experience every year.