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BBBH4068_1758880318
Published: 2 days ago
We are working with a leading international business, trusted to deliver complex, high-value projects across infrastructure, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. With a reputation for innovation and collaboration, they provide integrated services that drive certainty, efficiency, and value for their clients.
They are now seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner with advanced expertise in Primavera P6 to join their growing UK team.
The Role:
As Senior Planner, you will take ownership of programme development and management across all project phases, ensuring robust, accurate, and deliverable schedules that underpin project success.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the preparation, management, and updating of project programmes exclusively in Primavera P6.
* Establishing baseline schedules, undertaking regular progress updates, and maintaining logic integrity.
* Carrying out critical path analysis, earned value management, and time impact assessments.
* Supporting tendering and procurement activities with programme input and analysis.
* Identifying programme risks and opportunities, developing mitigation and recovery strategies.
* Producing clear, insightful reports and dashboards for clients and senior management.
* Leading planning workshops and engaging with project stakeholders to drive programme alignment.
* Reviewing contractor and subcontractor schedules to ensure integration into the master programme.
* Mentoring and guiding junior planners to develop team capability.
About You
We are looking for a proactive, detail-focused planner with strong consultancy or contractor-side experience and excellent client-facing skills.
Essential skills & experience:
* Degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
* Minimum 7 years' proven planning experience on major construction or infrastructure projects.
* Advanced Primavera P6 user with demonstrable expertise in schedule development and management.
* Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and their impact on programme management.
* Experience across full project lifecycle: design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
* Proven ability to undertake forensic delay analysis and scenario planning using P6.
* Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
* Strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and present to clients.
* Previous consultancy experience is desirable but not essential.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
* Hybrid working model.
* Opportunity to deliver high-profile projects across a variety of sectors.
* Professional development and structured career progression within a global firm.
* Supportive, collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and quality.