Senior Planner at Octavius Infrastructure in Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

sustainability

risk assessment

process improvement

programme development

commercial scheduling

compliance

Put the Environment and Sustainability at the heart of decision making.
Help the team to identify and evaluate the risks within the project, not only with regards to planning, but the project as a whole.
Identify better and/or more efficient ways of achieving the current outcomes.
Develop relationships with other teams to ensure that we share resources, innovation, and process to deliver efficiently as one.
Develop, produce and update programmes for multiple projects.
Work with the estimators and delivery team to produce programmes that are commercially attractive to the client.
Ensure that legislative, Octavius' and customers' mandatory policies and procedures are delivered appropriately within the governance framework.
Actively participate in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) events.

Requirements

civil engineering

rail electrification

ms‑project

primavera

nec4

communication

Civil Engineering knowledge with relevant experience in suitable disciplines (Experience in Rail infrastructure to include Electrification is required).
Previous experience working for a tier one contracting group operating in civil engineering.
An excellent understanding in applying planning software to create clear, comprehensible and realistic programmes.
Knowledge of planning software (such as MS-Project, Asta Powerproject or P6 Primavera).
Completion of courses relevant to a career in planning.
Understanding of construction design.
A related degree, diploma, or vocational qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience in Civil Engineering.
The ability to plan from first principles.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Good level of NEC4 knowledge, and knowledge of how it should be applied to the contract programme.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A leading provider of infrastructure services with a rich history of delivering complex projects.
Specializes in creating, maintaining, and upgrading critical infrastructure across multiple sectors.
Works on a wide range of projects from roadworks and utilities to energy and water infrastructure.
Known for its expertise in delivering sustainable, safe, and efficient solutions to clients.
Projects range from large-scale infrastructure enhancements to specialized water and energy systems.
Committed to delivering high-quality results through engineering excellence and operational agility.
Focused on long-term partnerships, providing reliable and innovative solutions to meet evolving needs.

Culture + Values

A highly trusted brand with a reputation for quality, customer service and good corporate behaviour
Leading the industry on safety, health, environment and sustainability
Motivated and engaged people who embrace the ideals of a learning organisation
Collaborative working relationships with supply partners who ‘live and breathe’ the same values
Adherence to highest standards of business ethics, quality and safety performance

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2030

Carbon Target

Aim to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions across direct operations by 2030.

4,000 Trees Planted

Afforestation Effort

Committed to planting 4,000 trees in the UK for environmental restoration.

97% Waste Diversion

Waste Management

Achieves an average of 97% waste diversion from landfill across operations.

30% Social Value Target

Social Impact Goal

Aims to deliver social value equivalent to 30% of turnover in 2023/24.

Carbon Neutral for direct emissions; targeting Net Zero carbon by 2030
Certified offsetting programme aligned with PAS2080 carbon management and ISO20400 responsible procurement
Measuring biodiversity net gain on all projects; delivering on- and off‑site habitat enhancements
Social value target: delivering social value equivalent to 30% of turnover in 2023/24 (up from 20% in 2022/23)
178 people‑hours spent on environment improvement; 113.62 MTCDE greenhouse gas reduction since April 2023

Inclusion & Diversity

25 Apprentices

since 2023

The company has onboarded 25 apprentices through its partnership with Sullivan Street Partners, contributing to inclusive hiring practices.

Policy states 'an inclusive workforce is central to creating innovative teams and a sustainable business'
Commitment to 'provide a diverse & inclusive workplace' in social value reporting
Published Gender Pay Gap Report (details not disclosed on site)
Education engagement includes focus on encouraging diversity in engineering careers

Articles

Description

sustainability

risk assessment

process improvement

programme development

commercial scheduling

compliance

Put the Environment and Sustainability at the heart of decision making.
Help the team to identify and evaluate the risks within the project, not only with regards to planning, but the project as a whole.
Identify better and/or more efficient ways of achieving the current outcomes.
Develop relationships with other teams to ensure that we share resources, innovation, and process to deliver efficiently as one.
Develop, produce and update programmes for multiple projects.
Work with the estimators and delivery team to produce programmes that are commercially attractive to the client.
Ensure that legislative, Octavius' and customers' mandatory policies and procedures are delivered appropriately within the governance framework.
Actively participate in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) events.

Requirements

civil engineering

rail electrification

ms‑project

primavera

nec4

communication

Civil Engineering knowledge with relevant experience in suitable disciplines (Experience in Rail infrastructure to include Electrification is required).
Previous experience working for a tier one contracting group operating in civil engineering.
An excellent understanding in applying planning software to create clear, comprehensible and realistic programmes.
Knowledge of planning software (such as MS-Project, Asta Powerproject or P6 Primavera).
Completion of courses relevant to a career in planning.
Understanding of construction design.
A related degree, diploma, or vocational qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience in Civil Engineering.
The ability to plan from first principles.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Good level of NEC4 knowledge, and knowledge of how it should be applied to the contract programme.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A leading provider of infrastructure services with a rich history of delivering complex projects.
Specializes in creating, maintaining, and upgrading critical infrastructure across multiple sectors.
Works on a wide range of projects from roadworks and utilities to energy and water infrastructure.
Known for its expertise in delivering sustainable, safe, and efficient solutions to clients.
Projects range from large-scale infrastructure enhancements to specialized water and energy systems.
Committed to delivering high-quality results through engineering excellence and operational agility.
Focused on long-term partnerships, providing reliable and innovative solutions to meet evolving needs.

Culture + Values

A highly trusted brand with a reputation for quality, customer service and good corporate behaviour
Leading the industry on safety, health, environment and sustainability
Motivated and engaged people who embrace the ideals of a learning organisation
Collaborative working relationships with supply partners who ‘live and breathe’ the same values
Adherence to highest standards of business ethics, quality and safety performance

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2030

Carbon Target

Aim to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions across direct operations by 2030.

4,000 Trees Planted

Afforestation Effort

Committed to planting 4,000 trees in the UK for environmental restoration.

97% Waste Diversion

Waste Management

Achieves an average of 97% waste diversion from landfill across operations.

30% Social Value Target

Social Impact Goal

Aims to deliver social value equivalent to 30% of turnover in 2023/24.

Carbon Neutral for direct emissions; targeting Net Zero carbon by 2030
Certified offsetting programme aligned with PAS2080 carbon management and ISO20400 responsible procurement
Measuring biodiversity net gain on all projects; delivering on- and off‑site habitat enhancements
Social value target: delivering social value equivalent to 30% of turnover in 2023/24 (up from 20% in 2022/23)
178 people‑hours spent on environment improvement; 113.62 MTCDE greenhouse gas reduction since April 2023

Inclusion & Diversity

25 Apprentices

since 2023

The company has onboarded 25 apprentices through its partnership with Sullivan Street Partners, contributing to inclusive hiring practices.

Policy states 'an inclusive workforce is central to creating innovative teams and a sustainable business'
Commitment to 'provide a diverse & inclusive workplace' in social value reporting
Published Gender Pay Gap Report (details not disclosed on site)
Education engagement includes focus on encouraging diversity in engineering careers