P6 Planner

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Freelance P6 Planner for water infrastructure projects in the UK. The role requires expertise in Primavera P6 and a solid understanding of NEC planning principles. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in water utilities projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex project schedules. Join a dynamic team to contribute to impactful water projects in the North West.

Qualifications

• Experience planning water infrastructure or utilities projects within AMP frameworks.
• Understanding of NEC contract planning principles.
• Ability to work independently and confidently with teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Identifying and managing critical paths, risks, and resource constraints.
• Preparing and presenting regular progress updates and recovery plans.

Skills

Project Planning

Communication

Reporting

Education

Engineering or construction-related qualifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Excel-based reporting dashboards

Job description

We are working with a key delivery partner in the United Utilities region who require an experienced freelance P6 Planner to support a portfolio of clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Key skills required for this role

P6 Planner - Water

Important

P6 Planner - Water

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for design and construction activities across multiple water projects.
• Working closely with project and commercial teams to align programmes with contract deliverables and key milestones.
• Identifying and managing critical paths, risks, and resource constraints.
• Preparing and presenting regular progress updates, lookaheads, and recovery plans.
• Liaising with supply chain partners and integrating subcontractor schedules into the master programme.
• Supporting earned value analysis, delay impact assessments, and change control processes.
• Contributing to monthly client reporting and planning workshops.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience planning water infrastructure or utilities projects - ideally within AMP frameworks (AMP7/AMP8).
• Solid understanding of NEC contract planning principles.
• Ability to work independently and liaise confidently with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Flexibility to be site/office-based in Preston, with some remote working possible.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience working with or for United Utilities or on similar water frameworks.
• Familiarity with project controls tools such as Power BI or Excel-based reporting dashboards.
• Engineering or construction-related qualifications.

If you're an experienced Freelance P6 Planner with water sector experience and immediate availability, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team working on critical water infrastructure projects in the North West.

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