Planner / Senior Planner in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Planner/Senior Planner to join a Tier 1 contractor on a United Utilities framework in the UK. The role involves developing and managing detailed programmes across the full project lifecycle, with emphasis on Primavera P6 and schedule integrity.

You will collaborate with project teams to identify risks and impacts, review subcontractor programmes, and provide planning support and governance, ensuring on-time delivery of major water and wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as Planner/Project Planner/Senior Planner in construction, engineering, infrastructure or water sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Understanding of construction sequencing and full project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes across full lifecycle.
• Ensure schedules reflect scope, resources, and sequencing logic.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify risks, opportunities, and programme impacts.
• Review subcontractor and supply chain programmes for alignment with the master schedule.
• Maintain baseline programmes per planning procedures and governance.
• Produce updates, progress reports and client-facing narratives.
• Carry out schedule quality checks to maintain accuracy and integrity.
• Provide planning advice and mitigation strategies to project teams.

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Planner / Senior Planner – Water Industry A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major water and wastewater projects is looking for Planners and Senior Planners to join their United Utilities framework. Working across the full project lifecycle, from design through to construction and commissioning, you will develop and manage project programmes, supporting the successful delivery of major water and wastewater engineering projects. If you have experience planning construction or engineering projects and are proficient in Primavera P6, this is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term framework with clear career progression.

Duties for Planner / Senior Planner

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes across the full project lifecycle
• Ensure schedules reflect project scope, resource requirements, and sequencing logic
• Work closely with project teams to identify risks, opportunities, and programme impacts
• Review and challenge subcontractor and supply chain programmes to ensure alignment with the integrated master schedule
• Maintain baseline programmes in accordance with planning procedures and governance requirements
• Produce programme updates, progress reports, and client-facing narratives
• Carry out schedule quality checks to maintain programme accuracy and integrity
• Support project teams with planning advice, mitigation strategies, and programme recovery where required

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Planner, Project Planner, Planning Engineer, or Senior Planner within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, or water sectors
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and the full project lifecycle
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills