Senior P6 Planner — Rail & Civil Projects

Linear Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an experienced P6 Construction Planner to join a growing project team delivering complex railway and civil engineering works in the Greater London area.

You will develop and manage detailed programmes, coordinating across design, engineering and construction disciplines, ensuring plans reflect the works and client requirements, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-5 years' experience working as a P6 Planner.
• Experience within construction, civil engineering or the rail industry.
• HNC, degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Strong practical experience using Primavera P6.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme development.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple project disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes covering a range of project activities, including structures, earthworks and other civil engineering works.
• Creating and managing programmes using Primavera P6, incorporating changes, revisions and updated project information.
• Producing clear, robust and logically sequenced programmes in line with project planning standards and client requirements.
• Maintaining accurate programme records, including planning assumptions, construction methodologies and production rates.
• Reviewing programme performance and incorporating progress updates and revised forecasts to ensure the programme remains an accurate representation of the works.
• Working with project and construction teams to identify programme risks, constraints and potential delays at an early stage.
• Providing regular updates on programme development and highlighting key planning issues, risks and areas requiring mitigation.
• Incorporating approved changes into the programme in accordance with the project's change control process.
• Coordinating programme information from a range of technical disciplines, including design, geotechnical, environmental, utilities and engineering teams.
• Supporting responses to programme-related queries from clients, project teams and other technical stakeholders.
• Helping to ensure that project programmes are fully integrated, logically linked and deliverable within the agreed project requirements.
• Contributing to programme reports, planning documentation and other project or technical reports as required.
• Working alongside Senior Construction Planners and wider project teams to continually improve programme quality and delivery.

Skills

P6 Planning

Communication skills

Organisation

Time management

Problem solving

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Linear Recruitment is seeking an experienced P6 Construction Planner to join a growing project team delivering complex railway and civil engineering works in the Greater London area.

You will develop and manage detailed programmes, coordinating across design, engineering and construction disciplines, ensuring plans reflect the works and client requirements, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness throughout the project lifecycle.