P6 Planner in City

Carrington West; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in infrastructure is seeking an experienced Planner to join their team in Cardiff. The role involves supporting public sector clients on major infrastructure projects across South Wales. Candidates should have strong experience in the sector, particularly with Primavera P6, and excellent communication and analytical skills. This position offers a salary up to £70,000 with a £5,500 car allowance, and a flexible working model with 3 days in the office.

Benefits

£5,500 car allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning within the rail or infrastructure sector.
• Strong practical experience with Primavera P6.
• Ability to provide planning insight and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Join a leading consultancy to support public sector clients.
• Help shape and deliver complex, multi-stakeholder schemes across South Wales.

Skills

Proven experience as a Planner within the infrastructure sector

Strong understanding of project and programme planning tools

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Primavera P6

Job description

Are you an experienced Planner with a strong track record in infrastructure projects?
Do you want to play a key role in major programmes across South Wales?

Salary: up to £70,000 plus £5,500 car allowance (absolute maximum package)
Location: Cardiff, 3 days in the office per week, remainder from home
Start date: Available for immediate start (can hold for notice periods)

I am recruiting two experienced Planners to join a leading consultancy that supports public sector clients across transport and wider regulated infrastructure. You will be embedded in high-profile programmes in South Wales, helping to shape and deliver complex, multi-stakeholder schemes.

Skills and experience required

• Proven experience as a Planner within the rail or wider infrastructure sector such as utilities, civils, water, highways etc. (5 years minimum)
• Primavera P6 essential, with strong practical experience building and maintaining programmes
• Strong understanding of project and programme planning tools and methodologies
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, challenge assumptions and provide clear planning insight

Desirable

• Knowledge of the railway investment lifecycle and business case stages (SOBC to FBC)
• Experience of working within a consultancy, client-side or major contractor environment
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and how they interface with programme controls (preferred but not essential)
• Experience of working on multi-stakeholder programmes in a regulated environment
• Professional membership or working towards (APM, ICE, CIOB or similar)

If you are an experienced P6 Planner with a background in infrastructure projects and want to be involved in shaping major programmes across South Wales, please get in touch to discuss these opportunities in more detail!