Bethell Group
Senior Planner
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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.
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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
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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.
Contact:
Sasha.McDonald@bethell.co.uk
Recruitment@bethell.co.uk
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