Planner

PSR Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Freelance Planner to support ongoing projects in the Leeds area. The role involves developing and maintaining project programmes using Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6, assisting a live project team with methodologies and logistics, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Strong independent working skills and experience on major construction schemes are highly desirable. Immediate availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner with a Tier 1 or reputable Main Contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
• Solid understanding of construction methodology and programme risk management.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience on build, multi-room, commercial, or major construction schemes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project programmes.
• Support live project teams with build methodologies and logistics planning.
• Monitor progress on-site and identify delays or risks.
• Produce progress reports and critical path analyses.
• Work closely with project managers and design teams.

Skills

Project program development

Asta Powerproject

Construction methodology knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Freelance Planner - Leeds & Yorkshire Region

An experienced Freelance Planner is required to support ongoing construction project based in the Leeds area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project programmes using Asta Powerproject / Primavera P6.
• Support a live project team with build methodologies, sequencing, and logistics planning.
• Monitor progress on-site, identify delays or risks early, and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Produce progress reports, revised programmes, and critical path analyses for internal and client-facing meetings.
• Work with project managers, design teams, and commercial leads to ensure the programme aligns with cost, procurement, and delivery targets.
• Ensure planning processes are fully compliant with contractual requirements, including extensions of time and delay analysis when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner with a Tier 1 or reputable Main Contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject (and / or Primavera P6).
• Solid understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and programme risk management.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload across multiple stakeholders, and communicate clearly at all levels.
• Experience working on build, multi-room, commercial, or major construction schemes is highly desirable.

Immediate or short-notice availability will be an advantage.

If you are an experienced Planner seeking your next freelance assignment in the Leeds area, we'd be interested in hearing from you