Senior Structural Planner – Tender & Live Projects

PPM Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Health plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Save As You Earn scheme

Option to purchase additional annual+

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to strengthen a leading UK structural steelwork company's planning capability. Based in the Rotherham office, you will develop, maintain and communicate detailed programmes using Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6, coordinating with Estimating, Commercial, Production and Construction teams to produce robust, deliverable schedules.

This is a full‑time role offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience using Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
• Experience developing detailed programmes from information provided by multiple disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of programme logic, sequencing, dependencies and critical path analysis.
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications, tender information and project documentation.
• Experience producing programmes within demanding tender and project timescales.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to obtain, challenge and coordinate information from stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple programmes and competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail alongside a strong understanding of overall project delivery strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed tender, pre-construction and live project programmes using Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
• Work closely with Estimating teams to understand scope, methodology, key dates, constraints and programme requirements.
• Produce accurate and commercially focused tender programmes within required timescales.
• Liaise with Production teams regarding fabrication requirements, sequencing, capacity, lead times and dependencies.
• Work with Construction teams to incorporate erection methodology, access, resources and site interfaces.
• Develop and maintain programme logic, critical paths, milestones, dependencies and key interfaces.
• Review client and main contractor programmes and assess their implications for the company's scope.
• Identify programme risks, constraints, opportunities and potential conflicts at an early stage.
• Challenge programme assumptions and work with operational teams to develop practical solutions.
• Maintain programmes throughout the project lifecycle, reflecting progress, delays and changing requirements.
• Produce clear programme reports covering progress, key dates, risks and priorities.
• Support project teams in understanding programme requirements and the impact of changes or delays.
• Assist with scenario planning and programme optimisation.
• Develop consistent planning standards, templates and best practice across the business.
• Build a strong understanding of fabrication, logistics and construction processes to continually improve programme accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Job description

PPM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to strengthen a leading UK structural steelwork company's planning capability. Based in the Rotherham office, you will develop, maintain and communicate detailed programmes using Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6, coordinating with Estimating, Commercial, Production and Construction teams to produce robust, deliverable schedules.

This is a full‑time role offering a competitive salary and benefits.