Senior Project Planner – EPC, Primavera P6 & EVMS

Altrad Services A/S; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad Services A/S is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our team in the UK. The successful candidate will develop, manage, and maintain Level 3 and Level 4 project programmes for major engineering and construction projects within an EPC environment, ensuring NEC contract compliance and timely delivery.

You will work closely with engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, expediting, and client teams to monitor data, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' project planning experience.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and managing Level 3 and Level 4 project programmes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and experience using bespoke planning systems.
• Experience working within an EPC project delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of NEC Contract requirements, particularly in relation to programme management.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, expediting, subcontractor, and vendor teams.
• Experience in identifying, analysing, and reporting programme delays, risks, and impacts.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Rules of Credit and Earned Value Management.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with project teams, delivery partners, and clients.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and continuously improve project programmes based on budget, work schedule, and available resources.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• A positive “can-do” mentality with a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Ability to lead by example, demonstrate the right behaviours, and maintain a “best for project” ethos.
• Ability to think laterally and flexibly to develop practical solutions while maintaining a process-driven approach to delivery.
• Demonstrable accountability for own actions and the ability to take responsibility for planning deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Level 3 and Level 4 project schedules in accordance with the Project Planning Procedure.
• Ensure the project remains compliant with contractual requirements relating to programme and planning.
• Work closely with engineering and construction teams to ensure accurate and timely project data is received and reflected within the programme.
• Liaise with procurement, contracts, expediting teams to monitor delivery and identify delays or impacts.
• Monitor subcontractors and vendors' programmes and identify potential impacts to the project programme.
• Identify, analyse, and report delays or failures to meet project timescales and develop corrective actions.
• Lead weekly project planning meetings and provide planning support during client meetings.
• Incorporate Compensation Events and Project Management Instructions into the project programme when required.
• Produce accurate planning reports using project management tools.
• Develop and continually improve project programmes to meet budget, schedule, and resources.
• Apply Rules of Credit and Earned Value Management to monitor performance.

Skills

Project planning

Primavera P6

NEC contracts

EPC environment

MS Office

Stakeholder liaison

Analytical skills

Leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

Bespoke planning systems

Job description

Altrad Services A/S is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our team in the UK. The successful candidate will develop, manage, and maintain Level 3 and Level 4 project programmes for major engineering and construction projects within an EPC environment, ensuring NEC contract compliance and timely delivery.

You will work closely with engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, expediting, and client teams to monitor data, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.