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Senior Planner - Highways
- Posted 30 July 2026
- Salary £450 - £475 per day
- LocationManchester
- Job type Temporary
- Sectors Infrastructure
- ReferenceBH-41042
Job description
We are recruiting a Senior Planner to support a Tier One consultancy in a client side role.
The assignment has an indicative determination of outside IR35, with an offered rate of approximately £450–£475 per day.
The initial commission will run until the end of October 2026, with the potential for a further six month extension.
This is ideally a three day per week assignment, with one day each week required at the client’s office, conveniently located close to Manchester Piccadilly station.
To be considered, you will need:
"People Group is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees."
The assignment has an indicative determination of outside IR35, with an offered rate of approximately £450–£475 per day.
The initial commission will run until the end of October 2026, with the potential for a further six month extension.
This is ideally a three day per week assignment, with one day each week required at the client’s office, conveniently located close to Manchester Piccadilly station.
To be considered, you will need:
- Extensive highways project experience gained within a local authority environment, rather than on major infrastructure projects
- Client-side experience gained either with a consultancy or directly with a client organisation
- Demonstrable experience using Primavera P6
- Experience working across both pre and post contract stages
- Experience managing planning and project controls in accordance with NEC contracts
"People Group is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees."