Senior Planner (P6 Primavera)
JOB_53805884776294Job type
PermanentLocation
Northern IrelandWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
PlanningIndustry
ConstructionPay
£65,000 - £75,000
Planning, Planner, Programmer, p6, primavera, civil engineering
Your new company
Hays Belfast are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.
Having already completed one of Northern Ireland’s largest civil engineering schemes, the organisation is continuing to expand its regional footprint and now requires an experienced Senior Planner to support upcoming UK based civil engineering projects.
Renowned for innovation, high quality delivery and a collaborative culture, this contractor operates across highways, bridges, marine and environmental sectors. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a talented Senior Planner to strengthen their planning capabilities across major civils programmes.
Your new role
As Senior Planner, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major civil engineering projects, including significant highway works exceeding £200 million in value.
You will support the planning function across both live and tendered schemes, ensuring robust programme development, sequencing, monitoring and reporting. Working closely with project teams, commercial leads and clients, you will provide technical planning expertise from early design through to completion, using Primavera P6 as the primary software tool.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing, updating and maintaining detailed construction programmes for civils projects
- Supporting tender submissions with programme methodology, durations and sequencing
- Monitoring progress, identifying variances and preparing resequencing or recovery strategies
- Collaborating with site teams, design teams and commercial leads to maintain programme alignment
- Preparing planning reports, tracking key milestones and highlighting risks or delays
- Contributing to claims, delay analysis and mitigating actions where required
- Reviewing subcontractor programmes and ensuring alignment with project schedules
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner on civil engineering projects
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and recent relevant UK Planning experience, including NEC Contracts.
- Excellent understanding of civil engineering construction methodologies and sequencing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across project teams
- Experience working under NEC or similar standard forms of contract
- A proactive, analytical approach with exceptional attention to detail
What you'll get in return
Based in Derry with travel as needed, you will receive an excellent market‑leading salary and benefits package, including travel/accommodation where required.
You will also benefit from:
- The opportunity to work on high‑profile flagship infrastructure schemes
- A supportive, collaborative working environment
- Strong career development and progression opportunities
- Exposure to innovative engineering, planning tools and modern construction methods
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or contact Chris McNamara directly for more information.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are seeking a new opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.
Senior Planner (P6 Primavera)JOB_538058847762942026-03-102026-06-09
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