Planner

Our client is a well-established organisation delivering major programmes across the power and energy sector. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join their Manchester-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and capital investment projects, providing programme planning expertise that supports successful project delivery. You'll play a key role in developing robust project schedules, monitoring performance and working closely with clients and delivery teams to ensure projects remain on track.

This position is ideal for an experienced planner who enjoys working in collaborative environments, has excellent technical planning skills and can confidently engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and, where appropriate, Microsoft Project .

Monitor programme performance by analysing progress, critical paths, milestones and overall project schedules.

Identify potential delays, programme risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies to support successful delivery.

Prepare accurate programme reports, schedule updates and management dashboards for project teams and clients.

Review contractor programmes and contribute to programme assurance, governance and wider project controls activities.

Work collaboratively with project managers, contractors, consultants and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Promote best practice in planning and scheduling, helping to improve consistency and programme management processes.

Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners, supporting their professional development and the wider planning function.

Essential Skills & Experience

Demonstrable experience in project planning within construction, infrastructure, utilities or major capital projects.

Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 , with experience using Microsoft Project being advantageous.

Excellent scheduling, programme analysis and reporting capabilities.

Good understanding of project controls, programme governance and planning methodologies.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to b...