Planner

Sphere Solutions; Swansea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions in Swansea, Wales, are seeking a Senior Planner with strong Primavera P6 experience to join their Civils division. The role focuses on developing and maintaining programmes for major civil engineering projects across South Wales and beyond.

You will work closely with project teams to ensure programmes are realistic, tracked against milestones, and updated regularly. A proactive approach and strong stakeholder communication are essential for delivery on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience using Primavera P6 to develop, maintain and monitor programmes.
• Strong ability to analyse baseline programmes and identify delays or risks.
• Proven track record in civil engineering or major construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6.
• Supporting planning and programming of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Working with project teams to establish realistic programmes and milestones.
• Monitoring progress and identifying potential delays against the programme.
• Providing regular progress updates and programme information.
• Carrying out programme analysis and identifying critical path activities.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling

Critical path analysis

Stakeholder management

Construction planning

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Planner - Civils | P6 / Primavera P6

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Location: Swansea, South Wales

Sector: Civil Engineering / Construction

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Senior Planner - Civils

An established and highly regarded construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Planner with strong Primavera P6 experience to join its team in Swansea.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner, Project Planner or Senior Planner with a background in civil engineering and construction who is looking to work on challenging and high-value projects across South Wales and beyond.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the Civils division, supporting the planning and delivery of major civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion.

The Role

As a Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes, working closely with project teams, commercial teams and site management to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6


• Supporting the planning and programming of civil engineering and infrastructure projects


• Working with project and site teams to establish realistic programmes and key milestones


• Monitoring progress against the agreed programme and identifying potential delays


• Providing regular programme updates, reports and progress information


• Carrying out programme analysis and identifying critical path activities


• Supporting project teams with look-ahead programmes and short-term planning


• Identifying risks, opportunities and potential programme impacts


• Working closely with commercial and operational teams to understand project performance


• Assisting with recovery programmes and mitigation strategies where required


• Contributing to project reviews and progress meetings


• Ensuring programmes are accurate, achievable and aligned with project objectives

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Planner within the construction or civil engineering sector, with demonstrable experience using Primavera P6.

You Should Have

• Previous experience as a Planner / Project Planner / Senior Planner


• Strong Primavera P6 (P6) experience


• A background in civil engineering, civils, infrastructure or major construction projects


• Good understanding of construction planning and programming


• Experience monitoring project progress against baseline programmes


• Knowledge of critical path analysis and programme development


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• The ability to work collaboratively with site, commercial and project teams


• A proactive approach and strong attention to detail

Experience working on major civils, infrastructure, highways, earthworks, utilities or other civil engineering projects would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced P6 Planner to join a well-established construction business and play an important role within its growing Civils division.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals on significant projects while developing your career within a supportive and progressive environment.

If you are an experienced Planner with Primavera P6 experience and a background in civil engineering or construction, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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