Senior Water Planner: AMP8 Project Leader

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Planner to join a major UK infrastructure contractor based in Peterborough. You will lead the development and management of detailed water project programmes from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating with project teams and the supply chain.

The role requires strong knowledge of P6 Primavera, excellent analytical and communication skills, and experience across complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Planner or Senior Planner in construction, civil engineering or utilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project programmes using P6 Primavera or similar planning software.
• Lead the preparation of construction programmes from tender and pre-construction through to project completion.
• Work with Project Managers and delivery teams to establish realistic construction methodologies, sequencing and programmes.
• Monitor progress against approved programmes and identify delays, risks, changes and potential programme impacts.
• Produce regular programme updates, progress reports, look-ahead programmes and performance information.
• Carry out detailed programme analysis and provide recommendations for mitigation and recovery.
• Coordinate programme information across multiple projects, disciplines, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend and lead planning and progress meetings with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Provide planning support to Project Managers and Senior Management, highlighting key programme risks and opportunities.
• Assist with resource planning, project forecasting and development of key milestones.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, delays and programme impacts.
• Support change management, compensation events and extension-of-time assessments.
• Review subcontractor programmes and ensure alignment with the overall programme.
• Contribute to project reporting and continuous improvement of planning processes across the framework.
• Mentor junior Planners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in construction/civil engineering/project management/planning

Tools

P6 Primavera

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Planner to join a major UK infrastructure contractor based in Peterborough. You will lead the development and management of detailed water project programmes from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating with project teams and the supply chain.

The role requires strong knowledge of P6 Primavera, excellent analytical and communication skills, and experience across complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.