Planner – Water

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Planner to support delivery of a flagship wastewater infrastructure programme in Poole. The role focuses on developing detailed construction programmes and monitoring progress across the Wastewater Treatment Works upgrade and wider framework.

You will coordinate with PMs, engineers, and subcontractors, produce reports and dashboards, and ensure compliance with contractual milestones.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience on large-scale water sector projects.
• Proven programme planning experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NEC/JCT contracts.
• Primavera P6 and MS Project proficiency.
• APM/CIOB/ICE membership advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction programmes using planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and update regularly.
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities, proposing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to align schedules with site activities.
• Produce progress reports, dashboards, and forecasts for senior management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project milestones.
• Support tender planning and bid submissions with realistic programme schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of programme changes and justifications.

Skills

Degree in construction management / CA

Large-scale water sector experience

Programme planning

4D planning

NEC/JCT familiarity

APM/CIOB/ICE membership advantageous

Primavera P6 proficiency

MS Project proficiency

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Planner – Water

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Salary: Competitive

Location: Poole

Regions: Dorset, South West

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Planner to support delivery of a flagship £200m+ wastewater infrastructure programme within a long-term Tier 1 capital delivery framework in the water sector.

The role will primarily work on a major Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) upgrade programme at Poole while also providing support across the wider framework portfolio as required.

Duties

• Develop detailed construction programmes using planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and update regularly.
• Identifyrisks, delays, and opportunities, proposing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to align schedules with site activities.
• Produce progress reports, dashboards, and forecasts for senior management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project milestones.
• Support tender planning and bid submissions with realistic programme schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of programme changes and justifications.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (preferred).
• Experience in large-scale projects within the water sector
• Proven experience in programme planning within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, or other standard forms of contract.
• Professional membership (e.g., APM, CIOB, ICE) is advantageous.
• Competency in the use of Primavera P6 and an interest in 4D planning
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, methodologies, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region