Vacancy: Senior Planner

Location: Greater Manchester

Business area: Bethell Construction

Positions: 1

Bethell is expanding, and we are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Planner to join our Planning team. This role will be pivotal in supporting the wider business across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

If you’re a natural problem-solver, confident communicator and experienced planner with strong technical capability, we’d love to speak with you.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing detailed project programmes from first principles using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Supporting tender submissions with accurate, logical and contract-compliant programmes.
• Tracking, updating and reporting on live project programmes, including EoT and NEC Clause 62 assessments.
• Working collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors and clients to monitor progress and address risks and opportunities.
• Challenging, advising and guiding internal teams to ensure a shared understanding of programme ownership.
• Ensuring all programmes reflect safe working practices, sufficient mobilisation time and efficient resource allocation.
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and contributing to delivery strategies.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years in a planning role and 10+ years in the civil engineering/construction sector
• Civil Engineering qualifications (HND or similar) and experience in highways, structures or water infrastructure are desirable
• Strong experience in P6 and Microsoft Project
• Ability to interpret drawings/specifications and build accurate programmes
• Understanding of NEC contracts, CDM regulations and temporary works
• A proactive, analytical and collaborative approach
• Confident communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Full UK driving licence

Why join Bethell?

At Bethell, our values guide everything we do — Safety, Integrity, Customer, People, Sustainability. You’ll join a supportive team, play a key role in shaping major civil engineering schemes, and contribute to a business committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Ready to make an impact?

We’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact our People & Development Team for more information