Hybrid Project Planner for Water & Utilities (P6/MS Project)

Rise Technical; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Pension

Life Insurance

Job summary

A growing consultancy in infrastructure located in Greater Manchester is looking for a Project Planner to work on significant water and utilities capital programs. This role involves managing project schedules, working closely with clients and contractors, and ensuring projects remain on track. Ideal candidates will have solid planning experience, knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project, and a background in utilities within regulated environments. The position offers a hybrid work pattern, combining office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning for water, utilities, infrastructure or heavy civils.
• Proficient in scheduling analysis.
• Ability to communicate project updates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed capital project schedules.
• Integrate contractor programmes into a coordinated plan.
• Monitor baseline performance and review critical path.
• Support change control and assess schedule impact.

Skills

Planning experience within water

Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6

Comfortable working alongside PMs

Detail-focused

Confidence in communication

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

A growing consultancy in infrastructure located in Greater Manchester is looking for a Project Planner to work on significant water and utilities capital programs. This role involves managing project schedules, working closely with clients and contractors, and ensuring projects remain on track. Ideal candidates will have solid planning experience, knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project, and a background in utilities within regulated environments. The position offers a hybrid work pattern, combining office and remote work.