Lead Planner in Manchester
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We are supporting our client in the search to appoint an experienced Lead Planner or Senior Planner to support the delivery of major energy and power construction projects across the UK. This role will suit a confident Lead Planner who can take ownership of programme strategy, as well as a capable Senior Planner ready to step into a broader leadership position.
Working across substations, grid infrastructure, renewable energy developments and power schemes, the Lead Planner will be responsible for establishing, managing and maintaining robust construction programmes from pre-construction through to completion. The successful Senior Planner will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely on time and in line with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities of the Lead Planner
Developing and managing detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6
Leading planning strategy from tender stage through to project completion
Carrying out critical path analysis and identifying programme risks and opportunities
Producing and maintaining integrated master programmes
Preparing short-term lookahead programmes and progress reports
Supporting commercial teams with programme input for NEC contracts
Managing delay analysis, change control and extension of time submissions
Attending and leading planning and progress meetings
Mentoring junior planners where required
Requirements of the Lead Planner
MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP
Demonstrable experience as a Lead Planner or Senior Planner within an infrastructure environment
A background in energy, power, utilities or large-scale infrastructure projects
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
Advanced user of Primavera P6
Experience in programme risk management and delay analysis
The ability to liaise confidently with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and clients
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
On offer for the Lead Planner
Basic salary inclusive of car allowance up to £80,000
Pension contributions of 5%
25 days annual leave plus public
Private healthcare
Private medical insurance
Life assurance 4x salary
What happens next?
On receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Rees Allan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Rees will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Manchester
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Planner, Lead, Planning