Planner

First Recruitment Group

Greater Manchester

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Planner for projects in the water sector located in Dukinfield, Manchester. The Planner will develop and manage project programs throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring timely project delivery by identifying risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in infrastructure roles and proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project. Benefits include generous leave and medical insurance options.

Qualifications

Experience as a Planner on water industry or infrastructure projects.
Ability to interrogate drawings and develop accurate programmes.
Experience implementing collaborative planning.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project programmes.
Capture project scope and load resources correctly.
Identify risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
Support project teams with planning insights.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Communication skills

Collaborative planning

Education

Technical degree in engineering or construction

Job description

Plan the work. Drive the progress. Be the Planner who keeps projects moving!

Staff Position: Planner

Location: Dukinfield (Manchester)

Role Overview

Role: Planner
Location: Dukinfield, Manchester

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Planner to join our Project Planning team and play a key role in delivering complex wastewater projects. The Planner will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining project programmes that ensure successful delivery from concept through to completion.

Working closely with the Planning Manager and wider project teams, the Planner will challenge delays, identify risks, and help keep projects on track. This role offers the opportunity for a motivated Planner to develop their expertise while supporting the delivery of high-value infrastructure projects within the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead Planner, developing and maintaining detailed project programmes across the full project lifecycle.
Ensure project scope is fully captured and resources are correctly loaded within the programme.
Apply collaborative planning techniques, including Last Planner principles, to improve project delivery.
Identify programme risks and opportunities, advising the project team on mitigation strategies.
Review and challenge supply chain programmes to ensure they align with the overall project schedule.
Produce programme narratives, manage baselines, and maintain schedule integrity.
Support project teams by providing clear planning insight and reporting.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure programme commitments are understood and achieved.

Candidate Requirements

Experience working as a Planner on water industry or infrastructure projects.
Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project planning software.
Ability to interrogate drawings and technical information to develop accurate programmes.
Experience implementing collaborative planning approaches.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing project requirements.
Technical degree or relevant qualification in engineering, construction, or a related discipline.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
Life assurance
Private medical or health insurance options
Cycle-to-work scheme and employee discount programmes

If you meet the above criteria, apply today!