Project Planner

Permanent On-site Construction Infrastructure Project Planner

The Opportunity

An opportunity for an experienced Project Planner to join an established engineering and project delivery consultancy, supporting construction and infrastructure projects that require security clearance.

Based in Derby or Nottingham, you will contribute to technically challenging projects where effective planning brings together design, procurement and delivery. The role offers the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams, build experience across complex programmes and contribute to the delivery of important infrastructure.

You will support the development and management of project programmes using Primavera P6, working closely with senior planners, engineers and site teams to track progress and help keep projects on schedule.

Security clearance

These projects require security clearance. Existing clearance is welcomed but is not essential when applying. Applicants without clearance can be considered, provided they are eligible and willing to undergo the required vetting process and obtain clearance before accessing work that requires it.

Key Responsibilities

• check_circle Prepare, maintain and update project programmes in Primavera P6, with support from senior planning colleagues.
• check_circle Work with site teams and subcontractors to capture progress and update activities, milestones and programme logic.
• check_circle Produce look-ahead programmes, progress reports and supporting planning narratives.
• check_circle Monitor planned against actual progress and highlight delays, risks and emerging issues.
• check_circle Support critical path analysis and the development of mitigation and recovery measures.
• check_circle Incorporate civil works, buildings, specialist installations and testing activities into coordinated project programmes.
• check_circle Assist with change assessments, contractual submissions and planning for testing, commissioning and handover.

About You

• check_circle Planning experience on construction and infrastructure projects.
• check_circle Practical experience using Primavera P6 to build and update project programmes.
• check_circle An engineering background and understanding of construction methods and sequencing.
• check_circle Ideally degree qualified in engineering, construction management or a related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• check_circle Understanding of programme logic, critical path analysis and progress measurement.
• check_circle Familiarity with NEC contracts and associated programme requirements would be beneficial.
• check_circle Good analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with project teams.