Sphere Solutions
Senior Planner

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Planner / Senior Planner
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
Location: Bridgend / UK-wide project travel
Division: Water
Sector: Civil Engineering
Role type: Engineering
Our client are currently looking for a Planner to support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Wales and the wider UK. This role will take responsibility for developing, managing and monitoring project programmes, ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and in accordance with contractual requirements.
Working closely with operational, commercial and client teams, you will help drive successful project outcomes through effective planning and programme management.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership and influence outcomes in the delivery of complex projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and manage construction programmes that are realistic, contractually compliant and reflect site delivery requirements.
- Produce and maintain NEC3/NEC4 programmes for submission, acceptance and ongoing project reporting.
- Monitor site progress, identify delays and work with project teams to implement mitigation strategies.
- Review compensation events and programme impacts, providing evidence to support contractual claims.
- Support commercial teams with programme-related input for resource and cost planning.
- Develop tender programmes and support pre-construction activities.
- Build effective relationships with site teams, clients and stakeholders, providing clear programme updates and forecasts.
- Support junior planners and contribute to a collaborative planning function
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We’re Looking For
- Relevant experience as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction projects.
- Proven ability to develop, manage and monitor project programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of programme management and construction project delivery.
- Experience working with operational, commercial and client teams to support successful delivery.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively, take ownership and support continuous improvement.
- Experience using ASTA Powerproject is essential.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable
- Background in engineering, site management or project management.
- Understanding of NEC contracts and contractual programme requirements.
- Experience using P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
- Experience delivering a range of civil engineering projects
Location & travel
- Based from our Bridgend office.
- Regular travel to project sites across the UK.
- Flexibility may be available depending on candidate location.
If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills