Project Planner

UKSE Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking an experienced P6 Project Planner in Tamworth, UK. This role involves developing and managing complex project schedules for water projects using Primavera P6. The candidate should have proven experience in the water sector, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence for site visits. The position offers a competitive salary depending on experience and is structured for permanent, full-time work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Water Industry with P6 planning.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, including cost and resource loading.
• Understanding of NEC contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress and report risks and delays.
• Prepare monthly programme updates and progress dashboards.

Skills

Proven experience as a P6 Planner within the Water Industry

Strong proficiency in Primavera P6

Excellent analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Requirement for a P6 Project Planner - Water Industry :

Location: Havant.

Salary: Dependant on Experience (£45,000 - £45,000+).

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time.

About the Company

A leading engineering services provider operating across the UK water sector, delivering major capital, MEICA, and infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced P6 Planner to support programmes across AMP8 and wider framework workstreams.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules for complex water and wastewater projects. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and clients to ensure accurate programme visibility and timely project delivery of Mechanical & Electrical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Produce fully logic‑linked programmes aligned with project scopes, WBS, and contractual requirements.
• Support tender programmes and provide planning input during bid stages.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, delays, and opportunities, and report impacts to the project delivery team.
• Prepare monthly programme updates, progress dashboards, S‑curves, and earned value reports.
• Conduct critical path analysis and scenario planning to support decision‑making.
• Attend progress meetings with clients and internal teams, presenting programme status and key issues.
• Ensure compliance with water industry standards and frameworks (e.g., Thames Water, Southern Water, Wessex Water, etc., depending on project).
• Work collaboratively with the Mechanical & Electrical aspects of projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a P6 Planner within the Water Industry.
• Experience within the Southern Water authority (preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, including cost and resource loading.
• Understanding of NEC contract forms and programme requirements.
• Knowledge of project lifecycles in the water sector (AMP frameworks, capital delivery).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple programmes simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence (some site visits required).

About UKSE Group

From Healthcare to utilities, UKSE Group provide leading services worldwide. UKSE Group is a specialist provider of: - Contract Engineering Services- Site Teams & Construction Operations- Engineering Projects & Maintenance Services - Healthcare ProfessionalsUKSE work within the following sectors: - Healthcare- Hospitality- Utilities- Power & Energy- Commercial Facilities- Specialist Construction UKSE Group is structured to carry out long / fixed term contracts, short term contracts / reactive call out, plus planned complete turnkey project management and maintenance services on a 24 / 7 basis.