Senior P6 Planner – Rail Infrastructure | Manchester
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) + Overtime
Training: Fully Funded Tickets and site experience
Progression: Clear Career Pathway
Are you a Primavera P6 Planner who can build programmes from first principles — not just merge subcontractor schedules?
We're supporting a growing infrastructure contractor delivering complex rail projects across the North West. They're looking for a technically strong Planner who can take ownership of programme development, NEC delay analysis, and commercial programme management within live environments.
This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role where your planning expertise really matters.
The Role
As a Senior P6 Planner, you will:
Build fully resourced programmes from scratch using Primavera P6
Develop robust baselines aligned to methodology, risk & scope
Carry out delay analysis & time impact assessments under NEC
Support compensation event assessments
Work closely with delivery teams on progress & reporting
Attend site when required to validate sequencing & methodology
Support tender planning where needed
This role suits someone confident in planning logic, sequencing and contractual programme management — not just updating spreadsheets.
About You
We're looking for:
Strong Primavera P6 experience (essential)
Proven ability to build programmes from first principles
Strong NEC knowledge (delay analysis, CE assessments, programme clauses)
Rail or civil engineering infrastructure experience (rail ideal)
Strong understanding of construction sequencing
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Desirable (training can be funded):
• PTS
• Experience in live rail environments
What's On Offer
Up to £65,000 salary (DOE)
Hybrid working (Manchester-based with flexibility)
Overtime available
Fully funded additional tickets & training (IRATA, COSS & more)
Opportunity for more site exposure
Clear progression to Senior Planner / Planning Manager
Long-term career growth within a growing infrastructure contractor
Next Steps
If you're a technically strong P6 Planner who enjoys building programmes properly and wants to develop your career within rail infrastructure — let's talk.
Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.
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