Senior Planner (Major Infrastructure) – 12-Month Freelance

People Group Limited; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Limited is seeking a Senior Planner to join a Tier 1 JV delivering a major infrastructure project near High Wycombe. The role focuses on producing programmes and managing interfaces between packages, ensuring proper sequencing and early risk identification.

You will work with package leads, subcontractors and delivery teams, using P6, Asta or MS Project to turn programme data into actionable plans, attend progress meetings and track performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience on major infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, Asta or MS Project to develop and review programmes.
• Ability to identify clashes and propose practical sequencing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3 week to 6 month programmes for upcoming works.
• Review programmes against overlaps and interface issues.
• Collaborate with package leads and subcontractors to develop practical delivery solutions.
• Create clear sequencing plans and visual presentations for teams.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings and track delivery against the programme.
• Challenge unrealistic programme information and highlight risks; monitor site progress and update short-term programmes.

Skills

Programme planning

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Construction sequencing

Tools

Primavera P6

ASTA

MS Project

Job description

People Group Limited is seeking a Senior Planner to join a Tier 1 JV delivering a major infrastructure project near High Wycombe. The role focuses on producing programmes and managing interfaces between packages, ensuring proper sequencing and early risk identification.

You will work with package leads, subcontractors and delivery teams, using P6, Asta or MS Project to turn programme data into actionable plans, attend progress meetings and track performance.