Senior Planner
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Sector | Power & Utilities |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Alasdair Starmore |
| Job Ref | 19780 |
- Description
Senior Planner – Greater Manchester
Shape the programme. Drive the delivery. Make every project count.
About the Role
We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to play a pivotal role in delivering complex civil engineering projects valued from £200k up to £10m+ across Greater Manchester and beyond.
This is a hands-on, influential position where your planning expertise will directly shape project performance from early tender stages through to successful completion. You won’t just build programmes—you’ll help steer outcomes, unlock efficiencies, and keep critical infrastructure moving.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop, own, and maintain robust, resource-loaded project programmes that drive delivery certainty
- Lead planning input across tender, pre-construction, and live project phases
- Identify and manage critical path risks, opportunities, and programme impacts before they become issues
- Track progress on-site and translate real-world delivery into clear, actionable updates
- Work closely with delivery teams to shape recovery strategies and sequencing solutions
- Integrate subcontractor programmes into a single, coordinated delivery model
- Produce high-quality reports, lookaheads, dashboards, and programme submissions
- Support and develop 4D planning and impact analysis to improve visualisation and decision-making
- Attend site visits and progress meetings, acting as a key voice in planning discussions
What You’ll Bring
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential)
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and their planning requirements
- Experience leading or driving collaborative planning environments
- Ability to confidently interpret technical drawings and construction methodology
- Excellent communication skills—you can influence both site teams and senior stakeholders
- Strong organisational ability and calmness under pressure, even when deadlines tighten
- A proactive mindset with a focus on solutions, not just schedules
Desirable Experience
- Exposure to Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)
- Previous site-based engineering or construction experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package
- Pension scheme, life assurance, and private medical cover
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Strong commitment to professional development and career progression
- A collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise is genuinely valued