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Senior Planner
VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens, and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, delivering tailored structural solutions such as:
- Bridge deck waterproofing
- Expansion joints
- Concrete and cathodic protection repairs
- Steel repair and strengthening
- Carbon fibre and temporary works
- Jacking and bearing replacement
- Lightweight decking and access solutions
- Long bridge and cable refurbishment
For clients across the UK.
The Role
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Planner to manage all planning and programme requirements across our projects.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Planner will:
- Support the Project Manager in delivering planning and programme activities for assigned projects
- Provide planning expertise to wider functions, including tender preparation and development
About You (Ideal Candidate)
- Proven experience in a senior planning position (desirable, but not required)
- Extensive experience with project planning, including:
- Managing multiple projects
- Leading teams
- Effective communication
- Strong background in using planning software, notably Primavera P6
- Experience contributing to project planning for tenders and pre-construction phases
- First-hand knowledge of NEC 4 Contract Types
- Familiarity with civil engineering projects
- Degree-qualified or equivalent qualification
- Valid UK driving license (desirable)
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Why Join VolkerLaser?
VolkerLaser operates under VolkerWessels UK, a multi-disciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across key and environmental infrastructure, including:
- Rail
- Highways
- Airports
- Marine
- Energy
- Water
With a network of specialist skills across VolkerWessels UK, we ensure unmatched support for our clients and employees.
Competitive Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible leave:
- Competitive annual leave
- Additional paid day for birthdays
- Option to purchase extra leave
- Wellbeing support:
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Incentives and discounts:
- Vouchers for food/drinks, rewards, and discounts
- Career development:
- Comprehensive skills-based training
- Ongoing learning support
- Family-friendly policies:
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Additional support:
- Employee Assistance Programme for mental/physical/financial wellness
- 24/7 virtual GP service
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Fairness, Inclusion & Respect
VolkerWessels UK values boundary-pushing fairness, inclusion, and respect. Our employees thrive in a culture where they can be themselves.
For recruitment inquiries, contact: careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional Information
Note for Recruitment Agencies
- We preference direct hiring and support Partner Agencies when applicable.
- No speculative CVs, aside from all inquiries directed via careers@volkerwessels.co.uk.
All new hires are subject to a mandatory drugs and alcohol screening in compliance with UK health & safety standards.
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