Senior Planner
Job in
Southampton, Hampshire County, SO15, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-05
Listing for:
Trant Engineering Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Operations Manager, Estimator, Environmental Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Operations Manager, Estimator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join Trant Engineering Ltd, an established EPC contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Water, Energy, Defence and Nuclear sectors. With 800+ employees, a strong forward order book and projected turnover of £180m, this is an exciting time to join a growing and forward-thinking business.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to develop and manage high-quality project programmes and provide expert planning support to project teams. You will play a key role in ensuring programmes are realistic, fully logic-linked, risk-informed and aligned with contractual delivery requirements.
Working closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and clients, you will support programme control, performance reporting and planning strategy across complex engineering and construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain fully logic-linked project programmes
* Establish programme baselines and manage change control
* Analyse progress including critical path and float
* Produce accurate schedule forecasts and reporting
* Identify schedule risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies
* Support programme recovery and re-sequencing
* Provide planning input to tenders, bids and early project stages
* Review subcontractor programmes
* Mentor and support junior planners
About You
* Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner on engineering or construction projects
* Strong programme analysis and reporting skills
* Experience working closely with project, construction and commercial teams
* Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
* Understanding of NEC contracts and change management
* Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or similar (or equivalent experience)
* Experience in water, energy or infrastructure projects is advantageous
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Company car or car allowance
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Flexible working – core hours scheme
* Company pension
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Discretionary annual bonus
Trant Engineering Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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