P6 Project Planner

  • Building Careers UK
  • City, Manchester
  • 16/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Our client, a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor in the North West, is seeking an experienced P6 Project Planner to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the region.

The Role:

As a P6 Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project programmes using Primavera P6. Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, and site teams, you will ensure projects are effectively planned, tracked, and delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage, and update fully resourced project programmes using Primavera P6
  • Produce baseline programmes, updates, and progress reports
  • Monitor critical paths and identify risks and opportunities
  • Liaise with project teams to gather progress information
  • Support tender planning and programme development
  • Conduct delay analysis and provide planning support for change management
  • Present programme updates to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Project Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
  • Strong understanding of NEC contracts (desirable)
  • Experience working on highways, utilities, structures, or infrastructure schemes (desirable)
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple projects

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing business
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Adam at (url removed) or (phone number removed).

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