Planner

We’re working with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 contracting groups, with an established reputation for delivering some of the country’s most high-profile and complex infrastructure schemes. Having recently secured a long-term framework to deliver and maintain critical clean and wastewater infrastructure across South West England, they have a strong and secure pipeline of work, with significant project opportunities forecast for at least the next five years.

Join the planning team delivering water and wastewater infrastructure forthe YTL Wessex Water AMP8 Framework, which serves customers across the South West of England. Reporting to the Senior Planner, you'll build and maintain programmes across a varied portfolio of projects and work closely with delivery and commercial teams. The role would suit either an established planner looking to broaden their experience or an experienced Site Agent/Project Manager seeking a transition into planning.

What you'll do

• Develop, update and maintain project programmes in Primavera P6 (or Asta Powerproject)

• Prepare programme submissions and revisions in line with contract requirements

• Track progress against baseline and produce look-aheads and progress reports

• Identify delays and critical path changes early, and flag risks to the project team

• Support change and Compensation Event assessments with programme impact analysis

• Work with site, design and commercial teams to keep programmes accurate and realistic

• Contribute to monthly reporting and consistent planning across the framework

What you'll bring

• Proven planning experience in water, utilities, civils or infrastructure

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject

• Understanding of NEC programme requirements

• Ability to analyse progress data and communicate programme risk clearly

• Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience on framework or Design & Build projects

• Experience with delay or time-impact analysis

• Power BI or dashboard reporting experience

• Relevant degree or planning qualification