Senior Planner (P6)

Our client, a leading organisation in the power utilities and energy sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled P6 Planner to join their team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a range of projects in power distribution, including EHV cabling, substation construction, and innovative low carbon build projects.

• Analyse and evaluate project tender and bid documents to build detailed programmes specifying cost, time, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with tender and bid teams during the tender process to coordinate planning activities.
• Develop tender and bid programmes into construction programmes.
• Produce and update programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement and manage change control processes, including early warnings and compensation events, and report impacts on approved programmes.
• Coordinate programme inputs and outputs with the construction team, taking the lead on programme development and updates.
• Review construction progress with input from the construction team and supply chain, updating programmes and producing management reports as necessary.
• Create earned value/project reporting, including resource and cost loading with associated CPI and SPI reporting.
• Identify areas of concern regarding construction progress and review risks and mitigation measures with the construction and delivery teams.
• Assist the Project Manager with planning-related matters and attend meetings with Project Teams and Clients.
• Liaise with Client's Planners, Construction Managers, and Project Managers as required.
• Regularly visit project sites to provide planning support and collate progress information for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company planning techniques and manage other Planners as required.

• Experienced Practitioner in Primavera P6 (Mandatory)
• Experience with NEC Form of Contracts (Mandatory)
• Working knowledge of FIDIC and JCT forms of contract (Desirable)
• HNC in a construction-related field or equivalent
• Proven knowledge and practical application of project controls, planning, and construction activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card - Visitor - Yellow (can be obtained)
• Up-to-date with new technology and software developments
• Valid driving licence

• Starting salary ranging from £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Monday to Friday 40 hrs per week
• Hybrid working 4:1 or 3:2
• 25 Days holiday
• Potential for flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to work on large-scale and innovative projects in the energy sector

If you have significant experience as a P6 Planner, with expertise in Primavera P6, and are looking for an exciting new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in the power utilities and energy sector.