Construction Planner

Location: West Sussex

Construction Planner (Operations)

Location:

Gatwick Airport
Working Pattern:
Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote
Contract Type:
Permanent
Department:
Construction
Salary: £60,000pa - £66,000pa + 5% Welcome Bonus + £1,100 Flex Allowance + up to 15% Bonus + other excellent benefits

What’s the role?

As a Construction Planner (Operations), you’ll provide a full planning service across a range of high-impact airport infrastructure projects, from runway resurfacing and facilities upgrades to next-generation security and campus 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 operations projects in live 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
£1,100 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 delivering projects that millions of people experience every year