Planner

Building Careers UK Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a well-established organisation delivering major programmes across the power and energy sector. You will develop robust project schedules and monitor delivery to keep projects on track.

You will work closely with clients and delivery teams, review contractor programmes and mentor junior planners, while promoting best practice in planning and schedule governance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project planning for construction, infrastructure or major capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6; Microsoft Project experience is advantageous.
• Excellent scheduling, analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Understanding of project controls, governance and planning methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with ability to influence delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Monitor performance by analysing progress, critical paths, milestones and schedules.
• Identify delays, risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare programme reports, updates and dashboards for teams and clients.
• Review contractor programmes and contribute to governance and controls.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, consultants and clients.
• Promote best practice in planning and scheduling across the project.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Monitoring & reporting

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client is a well-established organisation delivering major programmes across the power and energy sector. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join their Manchester-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and capital investment projects, providing programme planning expertise that supports successful project delivery. You'll play a key role in developing robust project schedules, monitoring performance and working closely with clients and delivery teams to ensure projects remain on track.

This position is ideal for an experienced planner who enjoys working in collaborative environments, has excellent technical planning skills and can confidently engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and, where appropriate, Microsoft Project.
• Monitor programme performance by analysing progress, critical paths, milestones and overall project schedules.
• Identify potential delays, programme risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies to support successful delivery.
• Prepare accurate programme reports, schedule updates and management dashboards for project teams and clients.
• Review contractor programmes and contribute to programme assurance, governance and wider project controls activities.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, contractors, consultants and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote best practice in planning and scheduling, helping to improve consistency and programme management processes.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners, supporting their professional development and the wider planning function.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in project planning within construction, infrastructure, utilities or major capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, with experience using Microsoft Project being advantageous.
• Excellent scheduling, programme analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Good understanding of project controls, programme governance and planning methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence project outcomes and support successful delivery.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience delivering infrastructure, energy, utilities, regeneration or public sector projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and programme assurance processes.
• Membership of, or progression towards, a recognised professional body such as APM, AACE, ICE or equivalent.

What's on Offer

• The chance to contribute to high-profile infrastructure and energy programmes across the UK.
• Involvement in complex and rewarding projects with leading industry professionals.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment that encourages career development.
• Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing organisation.
• Hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.