Senior Planner

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced P6 Planning professionals to join their team in Manchester. This role involves working on high-profile infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery of project schedules, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of project management principles, including schedule integration and earned value management. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation and integrity, while also enjoying a range of benefits including hybrid working options and professional development support. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + option to buy/sell 4 days

Additional 1 day holiday for birthday

Private healthcare

Group life insurance

Medi Cash health insurance

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Financial support for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in large multidisciplinary projects and schedule management.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project schedules in line with client requirements.
• Maintain client relationships and provide exemplary service.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Schedule Integration

Earned Value Management

Cost Management

Performance Measurement

Risk Analysis

4D Planning

Education

Degree in relevant field

Chartered status or working towards it

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Job Description

D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Since formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with our clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement:

“Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world”.

Overview of Role:

Recruiting experienced P6 Planning individuals at various levels from junior to senior to join our team on a permanent basis. Working on high-profile infrastructure projects across Manchester.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for delivery of the designated Project Programme(s) in accordance with Client requirements.
2. Provide innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence to ensure time efficient, exemplary quality outputs in terms of schedules, reporting, etc.
3. The ability to deliver Project Schedules at various stages of the project lifecycle, developing from first principles and ensuring the schedules are maintained effectively.
4. Build and maintain long lasting Client relationships, providing “best in class” service, while upholding our Core Values of Trust > People > Integrity > Innovation.
5. Responsible for provision of support to Junior/ intermediate Planning Engineers to aid in delivery of the above.

Requirements:

1. Member of a relevant professional body with chartered status (or working towards this) and/or educated to degree level.
2. Ability to communicate the programme to stakeholders at all levels.
3. Experience of schedule integration on large multidisciplinary projects.
4. Strong understanding and knowledge of baseline development and management in addition to Earned Value Management processes.
5. Experience of cost and resource loading/ management/ forecasting within the programme.
6. Experience of applying performance measurement techniques to the programme e.g. KPIs, milestones.
7. Knowledge of/experience in the UK infrastructure projects.
8. Experience of NEC contracts.
9. Ability to understand and utilise CAD drawings/ specifications/ schedules to facilitate build-up of the Project Programme.
10. Understanding the principles of Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) and integration of mitigation actions within the programme.
11. Exposure to basic principles of 4D Planning.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level).
2. Pension scheme.
3. 25 days holiday + option to buy/sell 4 days.
4. Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday.
5. Private healthcare and employee assistance programme.
6. Group life insurance.
7. Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills.
8. Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption.
9. Cycle to work scheme.
10. Financial and technical support for professional memberships.
11. Hybrid working.
12. Summer and Winter staff celebration events.

Core Values:

We pride ourselves on behaving and delivering to our core values:

People – We encourage whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent.

Integrity - Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity.

Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge.

Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.