Senior Project Planner

2 weeks ago

Sale, United Kingdom Laing O'Rourke Full time

5917
- Sale
- Worksop, Nottinghamshire
- Permanent

**Join Laing O'Rourke as a Senior Project Planner - Shape the Future of UK Defence Infrastructure**

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced **Senior Project Planner** to help deliver high-quality Single Living Accommodation (SLA) schemes for the UK Ministry of Defence. With a robust pipeline of work across multiple sites, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a long-term, high-profile national programme.

You will initially be based at one of our permanent offices in Worksop or Manchester (Sale), with the role transitioning to a site-based position in Lincoln as the project moves from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) into delivery in 2026.

**The Role**

As a Senior Project Planner, you'll take full ownership of planning and controls across the project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and design to final delivery. This is more than a traditional planning role: it's a leadership opportunity within a collaborative team, where you'll shape delivery strategies, mentor junior planners, and help evolve our alliance delivery model.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead development of project programmes from first principles and take ownership of existing plans.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, and commercial teams to align and optimise project schedules.
- Engage directly with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and client stakeholders to ensure planning reflects project and contractual expectations.
- Develop strategic and construction programmes (tender, procurement, design, short-term).
- Establish and maintain robust planning controls and progress reporting in line with NEC4 requirements.
- Support and guide junior planners, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

**About You**:

- Proven planning experience on medium to large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
- Ability to build programmes from first principles, including interpretation of drawings and technical documents.
- Broad lifecycle exposure—from design and procurement to delivery.
- Proficiency in **Primavera P6**, **Asta Powerproject**planning tools**.**MS Project** and **Power BI**preferred.
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness, especially in relation to **NEC4** contracts.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- CIOB membership (preferred but not essential).

**What We Offer**
- A defining role in a major national defence programme.
- Long-term opportunity to shape the delivery of SLA projects nationwide.
- A dynamic, supportive project and team with scope for leadership and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your experience and seniority.
- Ongoing learning, coaching, and involvement in shaping planning best practices.

**About us**:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

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