Senior Planner - Wales

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm is seeking a skilled Senior Planner to oversee programme development and management for major projects. The role involves using Primavera P6, conducting analysis, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have significant experience in construction project planning and consultancy, as well as strong communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' proven planning experience on major construction projects.
• Expertise in schedule development and management.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and management of project programmes in Primavera P6.
• Carry out critical path analysis and produce reports for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior planners to develop team capability.

Skills

Consultancy or contractor-side experience

Client-facing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Role

As Senior Planner, you will take ownership of programme development and management across all project phases, ensuring robust, accurate, and deliverable schedules that underpin project success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation, management, and updating of project programmes exclusively in Primavera P6.
• Establishing baseline schedules, undertaking regular progress updates, and maintaining logic integrity.
• Carrying out critical path analysis, earned value management, and time impact assessments.
• Supporting tendering and procurement activities with programme input and analysis.
• Identifying programme risks and opportunities, developing mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Producing clear, insightful reports and dashboards for clients and senior management.
• Leading planning workshops and engaging with project stakeholders to drive programme alignment.
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor schedules to ensure integration into the master programme.
• Mentoring and guiding junior planners to develop team capability.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, detail-focused planner with strong consultancy or contractor-side experience and excellent client-facing skills.

Essential skills & experience:

• Degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 7 years' proven planning experience on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 user with demonstrable expertise in schedule development and management.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and their impact on programme management.
• Experience across full project lifecycle: design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Proven ability to undertake forensic delay analysis and scenario planning using P6.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and present to clients.
• Previous consultancy experience is desirable but not essential.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to deliver high-profile projects across a variety of sectors.
• Professional development and structured career progression within a global firm.
• Supportive, collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and quality.

Please apply if you feel this is the right opportunity for you!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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