Senior Planner – Carbon Capture Site Construction Lead

Airswift; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our project controls team for the construction phase of a major industrial project in the UK. This site-based, full-time role focuses on planning and optimizing schedules, risk management, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities include developing engineering and construction schedules across all stages, applying CPM techniques, preparing resource-loaded schedules, reviewing contractor plans, and using Earned Value Management and Power

Qualifications

• Preferably an engineering background.
• Extensive experience in oil, gas, nuclear, or petrochemical sectors.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage engineering and construction schedules across all project stages.
• Apply Critical Path Method techniques to create detailed project networks and schedules.
• Prepare and maintain resource-loaded schedules for sub-elements of large projects.
• Review contractor programmes and schedules to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify risks early and propose mitigation strategies.
• Use Earned Value Management techniques to monitor performance and progress.
• Promote adherence to health, safety, environmental, quality, and ethical standards.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Education

Engineering background

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Airswift is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our project controls team for the construction phase of a major industrial project in the UK. This site-based, full-time role focuses on planning and optimizing schedules, risk management, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities include developing engineering and construction schedules across all stages, applying CPM techniques, preparing resource-loaded schedules, reviewing contractor plans, and using Earned Value Management and Power