Senior Construction Planner

TRS Staffing Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy is seeking a Senior Construction Planner within the Manchester area to lead interactive planning sessions and manage project milestones. The successful candidate will have proven experience in complex project environments and proficiency with Primavera P6. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring three days on-site each week and travel to client offices as needed. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant project management qualification and a strong customer focus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning within complex project delivery environments.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project scheduling.
• Familiarity with NEC contract requirements and their project impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive planning sessions and define milestones.
• Perform float path analysis to identify critical paths.
• Conduct impact assessments for change control.

Skills

Planning within complex project delivery environments

Customer focus

Managing relationships

Education

Project Management Qualification (e.g., APM, PMP)

Professional certification in Engineering or Construction

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Construction Planner – Transmission & Distribution

Hybrid working arrangements, 3 days on site, with travel to client offices as required.

Our client is a specialist consultancy offering Project Controls, Project Management, and Commercial services to high-profile clients across the Energy, Defence, and Infrastructure sectors.

Looking for experience in Electrification, substations, and over / under ground power lines.

In your role, you’ll find opportunities to work on a range of projects across sectors.

• Lead interactive planning sessions to align project teams and define milestones and deliverables.
• Perform float path analysis to identify critical paths and potential delays.
• Conduct impact assessments for change control and maintain the baseline in accordance with approved changes.
• Drive innovation by introducing new ways of working for our clients.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need :

• Proven experience in planning within complex project delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 for scheduling and project management.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and how it integrates with project scheduling and reporting.
• Familiarity with NEC contract requirements and their impact on project planning.
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage relationships effectively.
• Solid understanding of the project lifecycle and project management processes.
• A relevant Project Management Qualification (e.g., APM, PMP) or equivalent professional certification in a related discipline (eg Engineering or Construction)