Senior Preconstruction Planner

Job Vacancy: Planner – Bidding & Project Support

Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Major Infrastructure, Civil Engineering & Construction
Location: London

About the Role

Dragados UK is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Preconstruction Planner to support major infrastructure tendering opportunities and project delivery activities across the UK.

The primary focus of this role is to develop, coordinate, and maintain high-quality tender programmes, ensuring submissions are compliant, competitive, and aligned with bid strategy, construction methodologies, design requirements, procurement schedules, and project interfaces.

You will work closely with bid managers, estimators, engineers, designers, construction teams, and supply chain partners to produce robust planning solutions that support successful tender submissions. You may also provide planning support to live projects, including baseline programme development, progress monitoring, and schedule integration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong Primavera P6 skills and experience in major infrastructure projects to contribute to complex, high-value bids and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Tender and Bidding

Develop Level 2 and Level 3 tender programmes using Primavera P6.

Review client requirements, contract conditions, and tender documentation to ensure programme compliance.

Collaborate with bid managers, estimators, designers, and construction teams to develop effective construction methodologies and sequencing strategies.

Coordinate planning information from design partners, temporary works teams, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain.

Prepare tender programme narratives, logistics sequencing plans, planning assumptions, and supporting submission documents.

Review subcontractor and partner programmes during two-stage tender processes and provide constructive feedback.

Undertake schedule risk assessments, scenario planning, and optioneering to support bid decisions.

Attend tender reviews, planning workshops, design meetings, and client engagements.

Support responses to tender queries, requests for information (RFIs), programme clarifications, and governance reviews.

Project Delivery Support

Assist with the development and maintenance of baseline programmes during project mobilisation and periods of additional planning support.

Integrate subcontractor and design schedules into overall project programmes.

Monitor progress against key milestones and update schedules when supporting live projects.

Contribute to progress reporting, earned value analysis (EVA), and programme risk updates.

Coordinate project interfaces and ensure compliance with project controls standards.

General Responsibilities

Support the standardisation of planning processes, templates, and governance procedures.

Produce logistics sequencing plans and time-related analysis.

Promote planning best practice, continuous improvement, and benchmarking.

Work collaboratively with Business Development, Technical Services, Estimating, and Project Controls teams.

Maintain accurate programme records, assumptions, and supporting documentation.

Essential Skills and Experience

Strong proficiency in Primavera P6.

Demonstrable experience in construction planning, particularly tender planning or early-stage project development.

Experience developing construction programmes for major infrastructure projects.

Knowledge of construction methodologies, planning techniques, schedule risk management, and cost and time integration.

Ability to interpret contract documents, client requirements, and tender instructions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard IT systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear programme narratives.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tender deadlines.

Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Effective time management and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

Qualifications and Desirable Experience

Relevant experience planning major construction or infrastructure projects.

Experience supporting tenders for projects valued at over £100 million is preferred.

A formal planning or project controls qualification, such as APM, PMI, or an equivalent certification, is desirable.

Experience in rail, highways, tunnelling, water, or other major civil engineering sectors would be advantageous.

Our Values

Excellence: Driving innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards and transparency.

Trust: Building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and supply chain partners.

Sustainability: Supporting responsible development and environmental stewardship.

Profitability: Delivering value for our business, clients, and the communities in which we operate.

What We Offer

The opportunity to contribute to major UK infrastructure bids and projects.

Exposure to complex, high-value tendering and project planning activities.

Collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.

Opportunities to develop your planning expertise within a major infrastructure environment.

How to Apply

If you have strong Primavera P6 skills, experience in construction planning, and a background in major infrastructure tendering, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, highlighting your relevant planning experience, infrastructure sector knowledge, and availability.

Apply today to discuss the opportunity and agree your daily rate
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed