Project Planner

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Planner for a site-based role in Trawsfynydd, Wales. This fixed-term position involves planning and managing a significant demolition project, ensuring compliance with NEC4. Candidates should have a construction-related degree and experience in complex projects. Proficiency in Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project is essential. The indicative salary is between £65,000 and £80,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on complex projects

Professional development in a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex construction, demolition, or deconstruction projects.
• Experience within the nuclear sector is highly desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planning and scheduling functions for a large demolition and deconstruction project.
• Produce, update, monitor, and maintain the project programme.
• Review project progress and collaborate with the project team.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Proficient in Asta Powerproject

Proficient in Primavera P6

Proficient in Microsoft Project

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Construction-related Bachelor’s degree

MCIOB status

Job description

Project Planner vacancy in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, Wales (Site Based)* (015CM)

Location: Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, Wales (Site Based)*

Region: Wales

Salary: c£65,000 - £80,000 / annum pro‑ra‑ta based on duration employed

Our client is a leading demolition and remediation contractor, delivering projects ranging in value from £100k to over £20m. With a directly employed workforce and a modern, in‑house plant fleet, they self‑deliver the majority of their works across sites nationwide. Their continued success is driven by technical expertise, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to quality and safety. This role is for an experienced Project Planner to join our client's team on a fixed‑term contract basis to support a major demolition and deconstruction project at Trawsfynydd, Wales. This is a site‑based role responsible for undertaking all planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring activities on a large and complex project. You will play a key role in developing, updating, and maintaining the programme of works, ensuring accurate reporting and full compliance with contractual requirements, including NEC4.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake planning and scheduling functions for a large demolition and deconstruction project.
• Produce, update, monitor, and maintain the project programme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop programmes from first principles, incorporating three‑point estimates, time risk allowances, and risk‑adjusted programmes.
• Ensure production of accurate, up‑to‑date programmes for the duration of the project.
• Review project progress in collaboration with the project team and produce reports as required.
• Collect and analyse progress information and prepare progress reporting.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Support the project team on planning and programming matters.
• Attend project meetings with internal teams, clients, and third‑party stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all planning outputs.
• Ability to obtain site‑level security clearance is essential.

Qualifications & Experience

• Construction‑related Bachelor’s degree.
• MCIOB status desirable.
• Proven experience at project level on complex construction, demolition, or deconstruction projects.
• Experience working within the nuclear sector is highly desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong capability in planning and scheduling major demolition and deconstruction projects.
• Proficient in the use of industry‑standard planning software, including Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project.
• Sound understanding of NEC4‑compliant programmes.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage complex information and competing priorities.

What They Offer

• A fixed‑term, site‑based role on a large and technically complex project.
• Competitive salary reflecting experience and responsibility.
• Opportunity to work within a professional, high‑performing project team.
• Exposure to a high‑profile demolition and deconstruction environment.

We welcome your application. Please submit your CV along with a brief covering statement outlining your suitability. For further questions, email [e-mail]

*Working primarily out of site office at Gwynedd, Wales, however travelling and working time‑to‑time out of DSM head office located in Birmingham.