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M O’Brien’s Civil Engineering team is looking for an experienced and driven Planner to play a key role in the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region.
This role is responsible for providing high-quality planning, programming, and strategic support throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, clients, designers, and key stakeholders, you will ensure robust and effective planning processes are established from tender and pre-construction through to project completion.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical planning expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to provide clear strategic insight to support project performance and delivery.
M O’Brien’s Civil Engineering team is looking for an experienced and driven Planner to play a key role in the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region.
This role is responsible for providing high-quality planning, programming, and strategic support throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, clients, designers, and key stakeholders, you will ensure robust and effective planning processes are established from tender and pre-construction through to project completion.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical planning expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to provide clear strategic insight to support project performance and delivery.
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We are looking for an experienced planning professional with a strong background in civil engineering or infrastructure and the confidence to operate at both project and strategic levels.
You will ideally have:
Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure, or a related construction environment.
Strong technical knowledge of project planning, programming, sequencing, progress measurement, and programme analysis.
Extensive experience using industry-standard planning and project controls software. Preferably P6 Primavera & Asta Power Project.
A strong understanding of construction methodologies, project interfaces, critical path management, and programme risk.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
The ability to identify potential issues early and develop practical, effective mitigation and recovery strategies.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with project teams, clients, senior management, and external stakeholders.
The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
A relevant qualification in civil engineering, construction, project management, or a related discipline is preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive salary (DOE)
Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business
Supportive and professional working environment
Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance
UK private construction group providing plant hire, haulage, earthworks, demolition, drainage, aggregates, and civil engineering to contractors.
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