Planner

Matchtech; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is recruiting for a Planner/Senior Planner to join a major redevelopment project at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. The role involves developing, maintaining and managing project programmes through the lifecycle, with a mix of office, project and site-based work on a regulated infrastructure site.

Key responsibilities include creating detailed programmes in Primavera P6, resource and cost loading, reporting progress and risks, and coordinating with subcontractors and

Qualifications

• Experience with planning on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning methodologies and project controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to support change in programmes.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Building programmes from first principles, including resource and cost loading.
• Producing programme strategies for live projects and tender opportunities.
• Monitoring project progress and producing regular programme updates and reports.
• Identifying programme risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Supporting project teams with short-term planning and delivery strategies.
• Managing and reviewing subcontractor programmes.
• Facilitating collaborative planning workshops with project stakeholders.
• Assessing the impact of change and supporting commercial teams with programme analysis.
• Producing programme narratives and phasing plans.

Skills

Primavera P6

Planning experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering related degree (HNC/HND/BSc/BEng/MSc)

Tools

CAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Planner

Location: Plymouth, Devonport Royal Dockyard

Rate up to £390pd inside IR35

Are you an experienced Planner looking to take the next step in your career, or a Senior Planner seeking your next challenge on a major infrastructure programme?

We are recruiting for a Planner / Senior Planner to join a large-scale redevelopment project at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a complex, long-term programme of works within a unique and highly regulated environment, contributing to the successful delivery of critical construction and engineering projects.

The Role

Working closely with project delivery teams, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance and management of project programmes throughout the project lifecycle. The role offers a combination of office, project and site-based work, providing variety and exposure to major construction activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Building programmes from first principles, including resource and cost loading.
• Producing programme strategies for both live projects and tender opportunities.
• Monitoring project progress and producing regular programme updates and reports.
• Identifying programme risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Supporting project teams with short-term planning and delivery strategies.
• Managing and reviewing subcontractor programmes.
• Facilitating collaborative planning workshops with project stakeholders.
• Assessing the impact of change and supporting commercial teams with programme analysis.
• Producing programme narratives, phasing plans and supporting documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement and best practice in planning processes.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who possess:

• A qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (HNC, HND, BSc, BEng, MSc or equivalent).
• Previous planning experience within the construction, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Experience using Primavera P6 (preferred).
• Understanding of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project controls.
• Knowledge of design software such as CAD, Civils 3D or Revit would be advantageous.
• The ability to work to challenging deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail.