Senior Planner

First Recruitment Group; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to manage infrastructure projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of construction planning experience, proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a competitive pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, and the opportunity for hybrid work after probation.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday

Employee discounts and rewards platform

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Analytical mindset with strong risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing detailed project schedules.
• Tracking progress and resolving potential delays.
• Liaising with engineering and client teams.

Skills

Construction planning and scheduling

Analytical mindset

Knowledge of construction methods

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Budgeting and cost control

Risk management

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Planner
Position: Permanent
Location: Macclesfield

The role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects across the UK. You’ll be part of a collaborative team in a safety-first, client-focused environment, where your skills will help shape, renew, and enhance critical infrastructure for the future.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating and managing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools
• Turning complex project plans into clear, achievable steps and ensuring alignment across stakeholders
• Tracking progress, forecasting timelines, and resolving potential delays before they impact delivery
• Liaising with engineering, management, and client teams to keep projects on track
• Analysing critical paths, updating schedules, and producing reports such as S-curves and productivity charts
• Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed budgets, timelines, and quality standards

What we’re looking for

• 3–5+ years’ experience in construction planning and scheduling
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, drawings, and documentation
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent tools
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource planning
• Analytical mindset with strong risk management and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of BIM and large-scale infrastructure projects is desirable
• Understanding of safety regulations and quality standards
• Flexibility to travel when required

What’s on offer

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Hybrid working after probation
• Overtime opportunities
• Employee discounts and rewards platform
• Employee assistance programme

About you

You’ll be a proactive, detail-oriented planner with a passion for driving projects forward. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, be confident in working with multiple stakeholders, and be committed to delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.