Senior Project Planner

H9 Technical; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A project planning consultancy in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to support planning, scheduling, and control of complex infrastructure and energy projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project. This is a full-time position offering a salary of up to £70,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Planner or Senior Planner within relevant sectors.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis and earned value management (EVM).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using planning software.
• Monitor and report project performance against time, cost, and resources.
• Support tendering activities, including development of bid schedules.

Skills

Project management principles

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in engineering, project management, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Planner

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to 70,000

Employment Type: Full‑time

Overview

H9 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join our clients dynamic project delivery team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the planning, scheduling, and control of complex infrastructure and energy projects from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules using industry‑standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project control documents, including baseline schedules, progress updates, and forecasts.
• Monitor and report project performance against time, cost, and resource targets, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of schedules and deliverables.
• Provide input into project change control processes and assess time impacts of variations or delays.
• Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and client reviews.
• Support tendering activities, including the development of bid schedules and associated planning documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning and project control processes within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Planner or Senior Planner within engineering, energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, critical path analysis, and earned value management (EVM).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., APM, PMI, or similar) desirable.