Construction Project Planner

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based renewable energy company is seeking a Construction Project Planner to develop and manage schedules for utility-scale solar projects. This role requires experience in project planning within engineering or construction and proficiency in scheduling software like Primavera P6 or MS Project. The position offers a competitive salary up to £75,000, complemented by comprehensive health insurance and other benefits, including a birthday day off. Join a dynamic team dedicated to renewable energy projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in scheduling or project planning within engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling software.
• Understanding of large-scale infrastructure or energy projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated tender programmes for EPC bids.
• Translate tender schedules into compliant contract programmes.
• Conduct critical path analysis and manage interfaces.
• Monitor progress and issue monthly updates.
• Record delay events and prepare EoT claims.

Skills

Scheduling software proficiency

Project planning

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a UK-based renewable energy company specialising in the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar projects, to recruit a Construction Project Planner.

The Construction Project Planner role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package.

If you have experience as a Programme Scheduler or Project Planner within the renewables, engineering, or construction sectors and are ready for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you, apply today by submitting your CV.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Construction Director, you will:

• Develop fully integrated tender programmes to support EPC bids using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Translate tender schedules into compliant contract programmes in line with FIDIC or other standard contract forms.
• Produce and maintain detailed construction programmes covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct critical path analysis, manage interfaces, and incorporate subcontractor schedules.
• Monitor progress in collaboration with site teams, issuing monthly updates and client reports including earned value analysis and key deviations.
• Record and analyse delay events, supporting the preparation of Extension of Time (EoT) claims and disruption analyses.
• Develop and maintain labour and equipment resource schedules, integrating procurement plans and generating cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure programme alignment.
• Lead planning workshops, contributing to weekly and monthly progress meetings with internal teams and clients.
• Maintain baseline schedules, revision logs, and risk‑adjusted programmes, ensuring compliance with company controls and industry standards.

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience in a scheduling or project planning role, ideally within engineering, construction, or renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with project controls, reporting, and risk management processes.
• Understanding of large‑scale infrastructure or energy projects is highly desirable.

Personal Skills

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive team player with a flexible approach.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to 75,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Birthday day off to celebrate your special day
• Company pension Scheme

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.