Junior P6 Project Planner

United Infrastructure Ltd; Mold; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the United Kingdom is hiring a Junior P6 Project Planner to support water and energy projects. The role includes responsibilities such as developing project plans, analyzing requirements, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, knowledge of project management software, and communication abilities. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NEC form of contracts.
• Experience in project management software is critical.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans and schedules.
• Communicate progress to the senior team.
• Conduct resource forecasting and optimisation for project efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge / Awareness of NEC form of contracts

Experience in project management software

Excellent mathematical and analytical skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding of project scheduling principles

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

United Infrastructure Group is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. We employ over 1800 people and work with a broad range of public and private sector clients.

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior P6 Project Planner to join our team near Chester, United Kingdom.

As a Junior P6 Project Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of our engineering projects in the water and energy sectors by developing, implementing, and monitoring project plans.

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, and resource allocations
• Assess and communicate progress to the senior team.
• Analyse the project requirements and create detailed work breakdown structures
• Identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify all project requirements and agree timescales
• Utilise planning software (preferably Primavera P6) to produce tender stage programmes
• Conduct resource forecasting and optimisation to improve project efficiency
• Assist in the development of project budgets and cost estimates
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes

Qualifications

• Knowledge / Awareness of NEC form of contracts
• Experience in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment - Essential
• Experience in construction or infrastructure projects - desirable
• Knowledge of construction methodologies and techniques - desirable
• Understanding of project scheduling and resource allocation principles - desirable
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations - desirable

Additional Information

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

This role will be based across our project offices covering Atlhami (Mold), Sealand Road and Cryers lane (Deeside)