Planner

Ies Utilities Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Utilities Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Planner to support gas infrastructure and utility projects across the UK. You will develop, maintain and report on complex project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring accurate forecasting of durations, manpower and resource costs.

Collaborating with project managers, commercial teams and clients, you will provide programme management expertise throughout tender to completion, communicating risks and progress to stakeholders with clarity and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner in utilities, gas, civil engineering or infra sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience producing resource-loaded and cost-loaded programmes.
• Understanding of project planning methodologies and controls.
• Experience producing critical path analysis and programme reporting.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Produce baseline programmes for tenders and live projects.
• Create resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules with accurate duration and manpower data.
• Monitor progress and identify programme opportunities and risks.
• Support commercial with programme-related claims, variations and extensions of time.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel / MS Office

Education

Engineering/Planning degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Planner
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Location: Manchester Head Office with regular travel to project sites across the UK
Contract: Permanent / Full time

About IES

IES Utilities Group is a leading UK utility provider delivering end-to-end multi discipline solutions. Our teams operate across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating and Renewables, providing survey, design, construction, and maintenance services nationwide. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, IES supports clients in building and maintaining resilient, future-ready infrastructure networks across the UK.

About the Role

IES Utilities Group is seeking an experienced Planner to support the successful delivery of gas infrastructure and utility projects across the UK. The Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining and reporting on project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring accurate forecasting of project durations, manpower requirements, resource allocation and cost profiles.

Working closely with operational teams, commercial staff, project managers and clients, the Planner will provide programme management expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from tender stage through to project completion.

The role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail and the ability to communicate programme performance and project risks effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Produce baseline programmes for tenders, pre-construction activities and live projects.
• Develop project schedules incorporating duration, cost and manpower resources.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify programme opportunities and risks.
• Produce resource-loaded and cost-loaded programmes where required.
• Analyse project performance using earned value and programme control techniques.
• Prepare programme updates, recovery plans and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure programme information accurately reflects site activities.
• Monitor labour, plant and subcontractor resource requirements across multiple projects.
• Forecast manpower, productivity and resource utilisation.
• Support the commercial team with programme-related claims, variations and extensions of time.
• Produce project dashboards, reports and KPI updates for senior management and clients.
• Facilitate programme review meetings and progress workshops.
• Support project teams in developing safe and efficient construction sequences.
• Ensure programme compliance with client requirements, contract obligations and company procedures.
• Assist in preparing project execution plans and delivery strategies.
• Maintain programme records and audit trails throughout project lifecycles.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning and project controls function.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Planner within utilities, gas, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience producing resource-loaded and cost-loaded programmes.
• Understanding of project planning methodologies and project controls.
• Experience producing critical path analysis and programme reporting.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Experience within gas transmission, gas distribution or utility infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
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