Planner - Highways

Title: Planner - Highways Requisition ID: 12484 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Planner to join our Highways business on our Area 12 contract, based from Bolton (De Havilland Way, BL5 3NH). As a Planner, you'll play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of highways maintenance and improvement works across the network. Working closely with Contract Managers, Project Managers and operational teams, you'll develop and maintain programmes, coordinate project activities and provide planning expertise that helps ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and on time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team delivering essential infrastructure services that keep communities connected and the UK's road network moving. What You'll Be Doing

• Developing, maintaining and updating project and contract programmes.
• Monitoring progress against key milestones and identifying programme risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Supporting operational teams with the planning and coordination of highways maintenance activities.
• Producing both short-term and long-term delivery programmes.
• Analysing programme performance and providing recommendations to improve efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with operational, commercial and client teams to ensure planning information remains accurate and up to date.
• Producing progress reports, programme updates and planning information for key stakeholders.
• Supporting resource planning activities across labour, plant and materials. We Want to Hear From You If You Have
• Experience in a planning role within highways, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction environments.
• Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes.
• Knowledge of programme controls and project delivery processes.
• A full UK Driving Licence. Desireable
• Highways maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• A relevant qualification in Planning, Engineering or Project Management. What We Can Offer You At Amey, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we invest in their development, wellbeing and success. Our Benefits Include
• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Career development, training and progression opportunities
• Flexible benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to Amey employee discounts
• Membership of our Affinity Networks
• Two Social Impact Days each year About Amey Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Through our unique combination of insight, technology and talent, we create sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Together, we deliver impactful infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK. Application Guidance Contact: Chantal Hayes, Senior Recruiter Email: chantal.hayes@amey.co.uk Apply Today Inspiring Impact Together