Senior Planner

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join a major UK infrastructure contractor working across the Anglian Water AMP8 framework, based out of their Peterborough office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term water infrastructure programme, supporting the planning and delivery of a range of clean water and wastewater projects across the Anglian Water region.

As a Senior Planner, you will take a lead role in developing, managing and monitoring project programmes from pre-construction through to completion. You will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams, Site Teams, designers and subcontractors to ensure projects are effectively planned, monitored and delivered.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and manage detailed project programmes using P6 Primavera or similar planning software.

* Lead the preparation of construction programmes from tender and pre-construction through to project completion.

* Work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to establish realistic construction methodologies, sequencing and programmes.

* Monitor progress against approved programmes and identify delays, risks, changes and potential programme impacts.

* Produce regular programme updates, progress reports, look-ahead programmes and performance information.

* Carry out detailed programme analysis and provide recommendations for mitigation and recovery.

* Coordinate programme information across multiple projects, disciplines, subcontractors and suppliers.

* Attend and lead planning and progress meetings with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners.

* Provide planning support to Project Managers and Senior Management, highlighting key programme risks and opportunities.

* Assist with resource planning, project forecasting and the development of key project milestones.

* Maintain accurate records of progress, delays, changes and programme impacts.

* Support change management, compensation events and extension-of-time assessments.

* Review subcontractor programmes and ensure they are aligned with the overall project programme.

* Contribute to project reporting and continuous improvement of planning processes across the framework.

* Mentor and provide guidance to more junior Planners within the team.

Requirements

* Significant experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner within construction, civil engineering or utilities.

* Previous experience within the water and wastewater sector or a major infrastructure environment is highly desirable.

* Strong working knowledge of P6 Primavera and/or other recognised planning software.

* Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery.

* Experience managing programmes across complex projects with multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.

* Good understanding of change management, delay analysis and programme impact assessment.

* Experience working within a framework environment would be advantageous.

* Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.

* Ability to challenge programme performance and provide practical solutions to delivery teams.

* Relevant qualifications in construction, civil engineering, project management or planning are desirable