Senior Planner at Volkerwessels Uk in Plymouth, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

programme planning

resource levelling

tender programme

schedule reporting

risk quantification

stakeholder interface

Establishing and agreeing construction outputs, project calendars and working hours with operational support and Estimator
Identifying major quantities and factors that may affect the programme
Apply resource levelling techniques during programme production for labour, plant and materials
Maintaining the planning deliverables in the timeframe agreed with the Project Team. These include monthly contract programme updates, monthly programme reporting and submission documentation
Develop key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning works and agree with operational support and the Bid Team
Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues
Drive delivery of the programme and demonstrate productivity improvements
The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to Client and Project Team
Produce the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements
Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance
Generation of time risk quantum and strategy for delivery stage for approval by the Planning Manager/Bid Manager
Reconciling VolkerStevin and sub-contract plant/labour and major material elements with the Estimator
Effectively communicates the planning and programme elements at the tender handover meeting
Meets deadlines through effective time management
Identifying planning scope, programme constraints and contract requirements
Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including tender planning worksheet, presentations, reports and drive the planning philosophy/strategy
Actively value engineering alternatives and identify risks/opportunities
Ensuring that the Contract Programme is produced, managed and maintained in accordance with the VolkerStevin Planning Standards

Requirements

planning tools

digital planning

construction

degree/hnd

professional membership

commercial

Expert knowledge and experience of planning tools that are used in the industry
Commercial and contact knowledge through different forms of contract – seen as the time and change experts in their sector
Digital Planning – Proficient user of planning software and reports
Construction Knowledge – Have a broad knowledge of various construction methods and techniques
Detailed knowledge of planning practices through different sectors – focusing on the benefits of different approaches
A Degree or HND in a relevant subject is desirable, as is Professional membership of one or more of the following: RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE.
Commercial Knowledge – Have practical experience of various contract and programme/planning requirements within contract

Benefits

Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Employee Assistance programme
Option to buy additional annual leave
Life Assurance
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Competitive salary
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Private medical care
Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 Virtual GP service
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all hires.

Company

Overview

€5 billion parent

European backing

Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.

£700M turnover

Annual revenue

Achieves a £700 million annual turnover, reflecting its significant role in the UK infrastructure sector.

Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots.
Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects.
Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes.
Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery.
Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale.
A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Integrity: We are open and honest; our business is ethically and morally strong and each of us is accountable.
Passion: We are committed in heart and mind and enjoy what we do.
Innovation: We strive to be ahead of the game by continually improving the way we do things for ourselves and our clients.
Collaboration: We collaborate in all aspects of our business, we work as a team to take advantage of our collective genius so that we succeed together.
Winning: We never settle for second best; we always deliver high quality work and we strive to exceed expectation.

Environment + Sustainability

2035 Net Zero

Emissions Target

Targeting Net Zero for Scope 1, 2, and controllable Scope 3 emissions by 2035, with full Net Zero across all emissions by 2050.

84% Electric Fleet

Sustainable Transportation

84% of the company car fleet is electric or hybrid, reducing carbon footprint significantly.

197 Tonnes Recycled

CO₂ Savings Through Recycling

Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

70% CO₂ Reduction

Emissions Goal

Aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.

Signatory to the Science Based Targets Initiative 'Business Ambition to 1.5°C'.
Aiming for zero-waste construction sites; using circular economy principles to minimise waste.
Committed to 10% year-on-year carbon offsetting from 2025, full offset by 2035.
Operating under externally verified Planet Mark certification.

Inclusion & Diversity

Three key EDI objectives delivered via eight focus groups covering leadership, recruitment, governance, supply‑chain and stakeholder engagement.
Operational engagement tailored to drive inclusive behaviours and awareness.
EDI education and coaching for all levels; EDI Champions as peer support and advocates.
Recruitment & retention focus on attracting diverse talent and ensuring equal opportunities.
Governance via policies, leadership accountability and strategic oversight.
Suppliers engaged to align on EDI values and collaborate on diversity progress.
Stakeholder and community engagement embed EDI within wider People‑Planet‑Purpose framework.

Articles

Careers at VolkerWessels

Projects

Sustainability

Role

Description

programme planning

resource levelling

tender programme

schedule reporting

risk quantification

stakeholder interface

Establishing and agreeing construction outputs, project calendars and working hours with operational support and Estimator
Identifying major quantities and factors that may affect the programme
Apply resource levelling techniques during programme production for labour, plant and materials
Maintaining the planning deliverables in the timeframe agreed with the Project Team. These include monthly contract programme updates, monthly programme reporting and submission documentation
Develop key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning works and agree with operational support and the Bid Team
Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues
Drive delivery of the programme and demonstrate productivity improvements
The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to Client and Project Team
Produce the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements
Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance
Generation of time risk quantum and strategy for delivery stage for approval by the Planning Manager/Bid Manager
Reconciling VolkerStevin and sub-contract plant/labour and major material elements with the Estimator
Effectively communicates the planning and programme elements at the tender handover meeting
Meets deadlines through effective time management
Identifying planning scope, programme constraints and contract requirements
Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including tender planning worksheet, presentations, reports and drive the planning philosophy/strategy
Actively value engineering alternatives and identify risks/opportunities
Ensuring that the Contract Programme is produced, managed and maintained in accordance with the VolkerStevin Planning Standards

Requirements

planning tools

digital planning

construction

degree/hnd

professional membership

commercial

Expert knowledge and experience of planning tools that are used in the industry
Commercial and contact knowledge through different forms of contract – seen as the time and change experts in their sector
Digital Planning – Proficient user of planning software and reports
Construction Knowledge – Have a broad knowledge of various construction methods and techniques
Detailed knowledge of planning practices through different sectors – focusing on the benefits of different approaches
A Degree or HND in a relevant subject is desirable, as is Professional membership of one or more of the following: RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE.
Commercial Knowledge – Have practical experience of various contract and programme/planning requirements within contract

Benefits

Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Employee Assistance programme
Option to buy additional annual leave
Life Assurance
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Competitive salary
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Private medical care
Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 Virtual GP service
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all hires.

Company

Overview

€5 billion parent

European backing

Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.

£700M turnover

Annual revenue

Achieves a £700 million annual turnover, reflecting its significant role in the UK infrastructure sector.

Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots.
Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects.
Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes.
Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery.
Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale.
A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Integrity: We are open and honest; our business is ethically and morally strong and each of us is accountable.
Passion: We are committed in heart and mind and enjoy what we do.
Innovation: We strive to be ahead of the game by continually improving the way we do things for ourselves and our clients.
Collaboration: We collaborate in all aspects of our business, we work as a team to take advantage of our collective genius so that we succeed together.
Winning: We never settle for second best; we always deliver high quality work and we strive to exceed expectation.

Environment + Sustainability

2035 Net Zero

Emissions Target

Targeting Net Zero for Scope 1, 2, and controllable Scope 3 emissions by 2035, with full Net Zero across all emissions by 2050.

84% Electric Fleet

Sustainable Transportation

84% of the company car fleet is electric or hybrid, reducing carbon footprint significantly.

197 Tonnes Recycled

CO₂ Savings Through Recycling

Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

70% CO₂ Reduction

Emissions Goal

Aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.

Signatory to the Science Based Targets Initiative 'Business Ambition to 1.5°C'.
Aiming for zero-waste construction sites; using circular economy principles to minimise waste.
Committed to 10% year-on-year carbon offsetting from 2025, full offset by 2035.
Operating under externally verified Planet Mark certification.

Inclusion & Diversity

Three key EDI objectives delivered via eight focus groups covering leadership, recruitment, governance, supply‑chain and stakeholder engagement.
Operational engagement tailored to drive inclusive behaviours and awareness.
EDI education and coaching for all levels; EDI Champions as peer support and advocates.
Recruitment & retention focus on attracting diverse talent and ensuring equal opportunities.
Governance via policies, leadership accountability and strategic oversight.
Suppliers engaged to align on EDI values and collaborate on diversity progress.
Stakeholder and community engagement embed EDI within wider People‑Planet‑Purpose framework.

Articles

Careers at VolkerWessels

Projects

Sustainability