Senior P6 Planner – Tunnelling /Shafts/ Microtunnelling Projects

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Grays; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a Senior P6 Planner to support major infrastructure projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Primavera P6 and the ability to develop comprehensive construction programmes. This role requires strong analytical skills and the capability to work independently, ensuring project timelines are met and resources are effectively allocated.

Benefits

Health and Safety initiatives

Disability confident employer

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in tunnelling.
• Proven ability to develop resource- and cost-loaded programmes.
• Strong knowledge of earned value management and programme risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated construction programmes using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project performance using earned value management.
• Provide updates and reports to senior management on project progress.

Skills

Primavera P6

Earned value management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Location: Orsett or RugbyStart date: Immediate

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior P6 Planner to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in UKwith a focus on tunnelling, shaftsand microtunnelling works. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated planning professional with deep expertise in Primavera P6, including resource and cost loading, and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and maintain fully integrated construction programmes using Primavera P6, covering all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Resource-load and cost-load programmes accurately, reflecting labour, plant, equipment, and material requirements aligned to the work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Ensure that cost-loaded programmes align with project budgets, estimates, and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project performance using earned value management techniques, highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with commercial and finance teams to support progress valuations, forecasts, and cost reporting.
• Conduct critical path analysis, develop mitigation programmes, and support claims preparation where delays occur.
• Interface regularly with project managers, site engineers, and subcontractors to ensure programme integrity and accuracy.
• Provide weekly/monthly programme updates, reports, and lookahead schedules to senior management.
• Operate independently, demonstrating strong initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience as a Primavera P6 Planner on large-scale infrastructure projects; experience in tunnelling or microtunnelling is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain resource- and cost-loaded construction programmes.
• Strong working knowledge of earned value management (EVM), programme risk analysis, and progress measurement.
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance, demonstrating a proactive approach to planning and scheduling challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to interfacing with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Immediate availability or short notice preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with NEC or FIDIC contract forms.

Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineeringbusiness that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.
LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed
We area disability confident employer and we'recommitted to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].