Job Description
P6 Planning Consultant Infrastructure Projects (Outside IR35)
Location: Hook (Hybrid approx. 3 days onsite)
Rate: £500 per day Ltd (Outside IR35)
Contract: 12 months
Start: ASAP
An experienced P6 Planning Consultant is required to provide specialist planning support across a portfolio of major infrastructure upgrade projects.
This Outside IR35 engagement is suited to an experienced planner capable of operating autonomously, developing robust multi-disciplinary programmes and providing clear schedule insight to support project delivery.
The role will be primarily hybrid, with regular site attendance to verify progress and ensure programmes accurately reflect construction sequencing and site conditions.
Role Overview
The successful consultant will deliver expert planning services across multiple infrastructure schemes. The role requires advanced Primavera P6 capability, strong construction sequencing knowledge across civil engineering and M&E works, and practical site awareness to ensure programmes align with real delivery methodology.
This engagement focuses on specialist planning deliverables rather than operational management.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Development
Produce, develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6
Create multi-disciplinary programmes covering Civils, Mechanical and Electrical activities
Develop baseline construction programmes aligned with delivery strategy
Compile and integrate project programme data across multiple workstreams
Construction Sequencing & Planning
Develop robust construction and implementation programmes reflecting engineering and build methodology
Prepare tender and construction programmes where required
Ensure sequencing accurately reflects site conditions and construction activities
Progress Analysis & Reporting
Provide programme updates, milestone tracking and critical path analysis
Produce schedule performance indicators and trend analysis
Develop cost loaded or resource loaded programmes where required
Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities through schedule analysis
Conduct site programme reviews to validate progress and sequencing
Stakeholder Interface
Engage with project managers, engineers, site teams and procurement teams to gather programme inputs
Present programme updates and schedule insights to project stakeholders
Ensure construction activities and interfaces are accurately integrated into programme logic
Change & Programme Control
Identify scope changes and assess programme impact
Provide NEC aligned programme outputs to support project reporting
Requirements
Strong background in construction or infrastructure project delivery
Advanced Primavera P6 experience including logic linking, baselining and schedule analysis
Experience delivering planning services across multi-disciplinary Civils and M&E projects
Strong understanding of construction sequencing and build methodology
Ability to work independently while interfacing effectively with project teams
Practical site awareness to validate programme accuracy
If you would be interested in discussing this opportunity, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
