Project Planner

CP Management Solutions LTD; Talke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking an experienced Project Planner for a fixed-term contract of approximately 30 weeks. The role is site-based around Chester, focusing on planning and monitoring for a major demolition and deconstruction project. Candidates should have a construction-related Bachelor's degree, experience in planning complex projects, and proficiency in Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while developing your planning expertise.

Qualifications

• Construction-related Bachelor's degree is required.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) is desirable.
• Experience within the Nuclear sector is highly desirable.
• Proven experience planning demolition or deconstruction projects.
• Proficient in developing NEC4-compliant programmes.
• Valid UK driving license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor detailed project programmes from first principles.
• Collect and report progress information, ensuring accuracy.
• Assist with planning and scheduling matters, attending meetings.
• Ensure up-to-date programme production throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply expertise in industry-standard planning software.

Skills

Planning and scheduling expertise

Excellent communication skills

High proficiency in planning software

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)

Experience in the Nuclear sector

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Project Planner – Fixed Contract (c. 30 Weeks)

Location: Site Based – Chester area

Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 per annum

Reports to: Contracts Director

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to join our team on a site-based, fixed-term contract of approximately 30 weeks. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring on a major demolition and deconstruction project. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled planner to contribute to a high-profile project, producing and maintaining NEC4-compliant programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and monitor detailed project programmes from first principles, incorporating three-point estimates, time risk allowances, and risk-adjusted scheduling.

• Collect, analyse, and report progress information, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Assist the project team with planning and scheduling matters, attending project meetings with clients, stakeholders, and third parties.

• Ensure up-to-date programme production throughout the project lifecycle.

• Apply expertise in industry-standard planning software, including Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project.

• Contribute to project-level planning on complex construction, demolition, and deconstruction projects.

• Achieve and maintain site-level security clearance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Construction-related Bachelor’s degree.

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) is desirable.

• Experience within the Nuclear sector is highly desirable.

• Proven experience planning and scheduling major demolition or deconstruction projects.

• Proficient in developing NEC4-compliant programmes and producing risk-adjusted schedules.

• Valid UK driving license.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong planning and scheduling expertise with the ability to produce and maintain accurate project programmes.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

• High proficiency in standard planning software.

• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

This is a fixed-term contract role offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major project while further developing your planning expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Apply today to join a dedicated team driving complex demolition and deconstruction projects with precision and efficiency.