Senior Planner

CarmichaelUK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CarmichaelUK is seeking a Senior Planner to lead planning and programme management for a major infrastructure project in the UK. You will develop and maintain complex programmes, provide strategic input, and collaborate with project teams to ensure milestones are met.

You will mentor junior planners and work with clients, subcontractors and delivery teams, applying NEC contract knowledge and earned value practices to drive delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Experience as Senior/Lead/Managing Planner on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong planning and Primavera P6 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes.
• Identify scope, constraints and critical activities affecting delivery.
• Develop tender programmes and construction sequencing.
• Produce planning deliverables: programmes, narratives, reports and plans.
• Maintain the Contract Programme and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Analyse critical path, risks and changes; propose corrective actions.
• Establish baselines and manage change control processes.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and resources against the programme.
• Review subcontractor and supplier programmes for alignment.
• Monitor progress using KPIs and project data; flag delivery issues.
• Provide planning leadership and mentor junior planners.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Earned Value Management

Programme risk management

Critical path analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Change control

Delivery planning

Education

Engineering / Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

NEC3/NEC4 familiarity

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to take a leading role in the planning and programme management of a major infrastructure project.

You will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining complex construction programmes, providing strategic planning input and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently against key milestones. The position will also involve supporting and mentoring less experienced planners and working closely with project, commercial and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes in line with contractual and project requirements.
• Identify programme scope, key constraints, critical activities, quantities and factors affecting delivery.
• Develop tender programmes, construction sequencing and methodologies covering design, procurement and construction.
• Produce planning deliverables including programmes, narratives, reports, presentations and planning documentation.
• Maintain the Contract Programme and ensure compliance with project planning procedures.
• Analyse and monitor the critical path, highlighting risks, delays and opportunities and recommending corrective action.
• Establish and maintain programme baselines and manage programme change control.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and other resources against programme requirements.
• Review subcontractor and supplier programmes, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule.
• Monitor progress using project data and KPIs, identifying trends and potential delivery issues.
• Provide planning leadership and mentoring to junior members of the planning team.
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior, Lead or Managing Planner working for a Tier 1 UK contractor on a major infrastructure or civil engineering project.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline and capable of producing programmes using first principles.
• Strong planning experience across major infrastructure, utilities, energy or civil engineering projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6
• Strong Excel, reporting and programme analysis skills.
• Good working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience of Earned Value Management, QSRA and programme risk management.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, programme baselines and change control.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• A proactive approach to programme improvement and planning excellence.

Engagement: Inside IR35. PAYE Direct is also available. Umbrella engagement is subject to client approval and use of an approved umbrella company.