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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planner to take ownership of the regional planning function across a diverse and active South region portfolio. Reporting to the Planning Manager and working closely with Operations Directors and project delivery teams, this is a senior, influential role for a planning professional who combines technical excellence with the leadership capability to develop and elevate a regional team. The South region delivers a broad range of rail and civil engineering schemes, from multi-disciplinary frameworks and programmes to high-speed fibre cable installation. Project values up to the tens of millions, with multiple concurrent frameworks, reporting lines, and client relationships to manage simultaneously.
Job Responsibility:
Total ownership of the regional planning team's development, ensuring professional growth and ability across the team
Produce and oversee integrated project programmes covering full delivery lifecycle
Maintain oversight of site progress, working with delivery teams to validate updates, identify deviations, and agree corrective actions
Generate planning outputs, including earned value reporting, schedule risk analysis, and performance metrics, to support decision-making
Provide guidance on programme implications arising from change, risk events, and progress variances
Take responsibility for the administration and integrity of the P6 Cloud environment
Collaborate with commercial and procurement teams to develop subcontract enquiry schedules and ensure timely procurement
Act as the primary planning interface for Operations Directors, framework clients, and wider stakeholders, translating complex programme data into clear, actionable insight
Requirements:
Proven experience at Senior Planner or Principal Planner level within rail, civil engineering, or heavy infrastructure
Strong Primavera P6 expertise and a thorough understanding of project controls principles
Demonstrable NEC contract knowledge, with the ability to lead programme administration across multiple projects
Multi-project framework experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and varied client relationships simultaneously
A collaborative and confident leadership style, with experience mentoring and developing planning professionals
Practical, site-informed understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and delivery risk
Knowledge of earned value management and schedule risk analysis
The ability to communicate complex programme strategies clearly to a wide range of stakeholders
Nice to have:
Rail sector experience is desirable
What we offer:
Company car or car allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Company contributory pension scheme and life insurance
Performance-related salary reviews
Structured development pathways and genuine progression opportunities