Construction Planner (PSC)

Wood Plc; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Plc is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join our site-based project team in Clitheroe, Lancashire on a 12 month PSC basis. The role focuses on developing and maintaining detailed Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring safe and efficient site execution in line with client and company expectations.

You will coordinate with engineering, procurement and subcontractors, review subcontractor schedules, and produce weekly look-ahead plans while analysing progress against baselines and

Qualifications

• Experience in Primavera P6 scheduling on construction projects.
• Strong NEC4 knowledge, clauses 31 & 32.
• Civil/structural, E&I and piping scheduling experience.
• Excellent communication with site teams.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction schedules in Primavera P6.
• Plan short-term and long-term construction activities.
• Review subcontractor schedules for alignment with programme.
• Track progress vs baseline and provide actionable insights.
• Produce look-ahead plans weekly and monthly.
• Coordinate interface with engineering, procurement and subcontractors.
• Perform what-if scenario analysis for schedule impacts.
• Prepare planning reports and dashboards.
• Engage daily with site teams to reflect real-time conditions.

Skills

Primavera P6

NEC4

Construction scheduling

MS Project

Communication

Look-ahead planning

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to join our site-based project team, in Clitheroe, Lancashire on a 12 month PSC basis. This position is required full time, on-site 5 days per week., You will play a critical role in developing, maintaining and optimising construction schedules, ensuring the project is planned, coordinated and executed safely, efficiently and in line with client and company expectations. This role requires strong capability in Primavera P6, excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and site execution. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world . Why join Integrated Engineering Solutions? The Integrated Engineering Solutions business, which sits within the Operations area of Wood, can offer a wide range of opportunities which will allow you to develop your skills across a portfolio of onshore projects in different sectors. Our current portfolio includes green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition. Additionally, we work on UK refineries, petrochemical facilities, fine chemicals and pharmaceutical facilities. We have a number of clients who we are working with to design their pilot plants to test exciting new technologies, with a view to partnering with them as they move to design and build full scale commercial facilities. We have some of the best engineers in the UK, and we have high expectations on the performance of the project teams. Come and join us and be part of the team at this exciting time.

Responsibilities

• P6 Schedule Development - Build, maintain and update detailed construction schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring logic, sequencing and progress are accurately represented.
• Construction Planning - Develop short-term and long-term plans, integrating construction methods, resource requirements, constraints and interfaces.
• Subcontractor Schedule Review - Review, challenge and approve subcontractor schedules to ensure alignment with project requirements, logic, sequencing and overall programme objectives.
• Progress Measurement - Track progress against the baseline, analyse variances and provide clear, actionable insights to the project team.
• Look-Ahead Planning - Produce weekly and monthly look-ahead plans to support site execution and ensure schedule alignment with construction priorities.
• Interface Coordination - Work closely with engineering, construction, procurement and subcontractors to ensure schedule accuracy and coordination.
• Scenario & Impact Analysis - Perform what-if analysis, assess schedule impacts and support decision‑making for changes, delays or emerging risks.
• Reporting - Prepare clear, concise planning reports, dashboards and updates for site management and client stakeholders.
• Site Engagement - Engage daily with construction teams to validate progress, understand constraints and ensure planning reflects real-time site conditions. Primavera P6 proficiency - Strong capability in building, maintaining and analysing complex construction schedules.
• Strong NEC4 experience, specifically clause 31&32 adherence
• Extensive experience of civil/structural, E&I and piping scheduling
• Working understanding of MS Office 365 packages including MS Project
• Construction planning experience - Proven background in planning major construction projects (industrial, energy, infrastructure or similar).
• Experience reviewing and approving subcontractor schedules, ensuring compliance with project logic and programme requirements.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, workface planning, resource loading and constraint management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction work packs and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with site teams, management and client representatives.
• A proactive, detail-driven approach with strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com