Senior Project Planner
Laing O'Rourke
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Worksop, England
Contract type: Full time
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
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.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to supporting candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities. If you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview under our ‘Offer an Interview' scheme. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process or in the workplace.
We Aim To Ensure Our Recruitment Process Is Accessible To All. If You Need This Application In An Alternative Format Or Would Like To Discuss The Process, Please Contact
[email protected]
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.
- 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).
- 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.
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.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to supporting candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities. If you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview under our ‘Offer an Interview' scheme. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process or in the workplace.
We Aim To Ensure Our Recruitment Process Is Accessible To All. If You Need This Application In An Alternative Format Or Would Like To Discuss The Process, Please Contact
[email protected]
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