Senior Planner
Volkerwessels Uk
Lead planning for civil engineering projects, managing programmes from tender to delivery.
27 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sizewell, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Rail
Highways
Aviation
Ports
Defence
Energy
Water
Role
What you would be doing
risk management
programme planning
resource levelling
change control
reporting dashboard
tender programme
- Risk & Opportunity – Be able to develop the project time risk strategy and seek opportunity
- Ensuring that all other planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract is properly undertaken
- Identifying planning scope, programme constraints and contract requirements
- Analyse productivity trends and use to influence the forward planning of the project
- Ensuring that the Contract Programme is produced, managed and maintained in accordance with the VolkerStevin Planning Standards
- Drive change control and recovery through the administration of the contract requirements
- Completes planners reports and monthly dashboard requirements on time and actions the output
- Develop key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning works and agree with operational support and the Bid Team
- Effectively communicates the planning and programme elements at the tender handover meeting
- Apply resource levelling techniques during programme production for labour, plant and materials
- The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to Client and Project Team
- Actively value engineering alternatives and identify risks/opportunities
- Reconciling VolkerStevin and sub-contract plant/labour and major material elements with the Estimator
- Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including tender planning worksheet, presentations, reports and drive the planning philosophy/strategy
- Produce the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements
- Actively manage production of as built data to update progress and productivity metrics to include in progress updates
- Lead the collaborative planning sessions with the project team
- Maintaining the planning deliverables in the timeframe agreed with the Project Team. These include monthly contract programme updates, monthly programme reporting and submission documentation
- Expedite the production of change programmes and drive resolution with the project team
- Establishing and agreeing construction outputs, project calendars and working hours with operational support and Estimator
- 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
- Set up appropriate programme metrics to assist the delivery team to deliver the project timely, safely, to the correct quality and demonstrate improved productivity
- Implement the time risk strategy through out delivery in accordance with the agreed planning strategy
- Identifying major quantities and factors that may affect the programme
What you bring
degree
hnd
professional membership
communication
adaptability
construction
- 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.
- Communication – Active part of the project team with effective communication skills both written and oral.
- Adaptability – Learns quickly and adapt positively to changing business and customer demands. They are energised by change
- Construction Knowledge – Have a broad knowledge of various construction methods and techniques
- Commercial Knowledge – Have practical experience of various contract and programme/planning requirements within contract
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Competitive salary
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Private medical care
- Life Assurance
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Employee Assistance programme
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Security clearance- mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all staff.
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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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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