Your new companyHays Belfast are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.Having already completed one of Northern Ireland's largest civil engineering schemes, the organisation is continuing to expand its regional footprint and now requires an experienced Senior Planner to support upcoming UK based civil engineering projects.Renowned for innovation, high quality delivery and a collaborative culture, this contractor operates across highways, bridges, marine and environmental sectors. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a talented Senior Planner to strengthen their planning capabilities across major civils programmes.Your new roleAs Senior Planner, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major civil engineering projects, including significant highway works exceeding £200 million in value.You will support the planning function across both live and tendered schemes, ensuring robust programme development, sequencing, monitoring and reporting. Working closely with project teams, commercial leads and clients, you will provide technical planning expertise from early design through to completion, using Primavera P6 as the primary software tool.Key responsibilities include:Developing, updating and maintaining detailed construction programmes for civils projectsSupporting tender submissions with programme methodology, durations and sequencingMonitoring progress, identifying variances and preparing resequencing or recovery strategiesCollaborating with site teams, design teams and commercial leads to maintain programme alignmentPreparing planning reports, tracking key milestones and highlighting risks or delaysContributing to claims, delay analysis and mitigating actions where requiredReviewing subcontractor programmes and ensuring alignment with project schedulesWhat you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will need:Proven experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner on civil engineering projectsStrong proficiency in Primavera P6 and recent relevant UK Planning experience, including NEC Contracts. Excellent understanding of civil engineering construction methodologies and sequencingStrong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across project teamsExperience working under NEC or similar standard forms of contractA proactive, analytical approach with exceptional attention to detailWhat you'll get in returnBased in Derry with travel as needed, you will receive an excellent market‑leading salary and benefits package, including travel/accommodation where required.You will also benefit from:The opportunity to work on high‑profile flagship infrastructure schemesA supportive, collaborative working environmentStrong career development and progression opportunitiesExposure to innovative engineering, planning tools and modern construction methodsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or contact Chris McNamara directly for more this role isn't quite right for you, but you are seeking a new opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be