Project Planner

Proicere Digital; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction innovation company based in Manchester seeks an experienced project planner to support the delivery of capital projects in the water and utilities sector. This role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, managing compliance milestones, and liaising with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project planning and strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project. Join us to help redefine the future of construction and drive innovative projects forward.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a project planner within water, utilities, infrastructure, or heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Ability to manage large scale capital programmes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules.
• Integrate schedules across multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
• Monitor progress against baseline programmes and identify variances.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

At Proicere Digital, we stand at the cutting edge of a technological revolution, reimagining the future of the construction industry. Our journey is one of bold innovation, relentless curiosity, and a passion for what lies beyond the horizon. At the heart of this evolution is our team—a collective of visionaries whose creativity and drive fuel everything we do.

To be part of Proicere Digital is to embrace a future where the limits of possibility are constantly being redefined. It’s about transforming the way we build, think, and create—bringing imagination and precision together like never before. Through Advanced Animations, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Reality Capture, we are not just adapting to change—we are shaping it. Together, we’re building the future, one ground breaking idea at a time.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced project planner to support the successful delivery of capital projects within the water and utilities sector. The role will play a critical part in planning, coordinating and monitoring projects across infrastructure upgrades, treatment works, pipelines, and network improvements. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules.
• Integrate schedules across multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
• Monitor progress against baseline programmes and identify variances.
• Conduct critical path analysis and scenario planning.
• Track regulatory and compliance milestones.
• Provide regulatory and compliance milestones.
• Provide regular reporting (earned value, forecasting, schedule performance).
• Support change control processes and impact assessments.
• Participate in project reviews and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a project planner within water, utilities, infrastructure, or heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Experience managing large scale capital programmes.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks within water / utilities.
• Strong analytical frameworks within water / utilities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• High attention to detail and proactive problem solving approach.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.