Assistant/P6 Planner

D2 Global LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services business in Leeds seeks a Global Talent Acquisition Manager to manage recruiting for high-profile infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in scheduling, experience in UK projects, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits including private healthcare and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days

Private healthcare

Group life insurance

Financial support for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Member of a relevant professional body with chartered status or educated to degree level.
• Experience in the successful scheduling of engineering projects.
• Ability to communicate the programme to stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Working with the planning team integrating schedules and reporting.
• Simplifying complex/detailed programmes for reporting purposes.
• Delivering Project Schedules at various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Building and maintaining long lasting Client relationships.

Skills

Schedule integration on large multidisciplinary projects

Knowledge of UK infrastructure projects

Experience of using Primavera P6

Communication with stakeholders

Knowledge of railway investment planning systems

Experience of NEC Contracts

Use of project management scheduling tools

Education

Degree level education or chartered status

Tools

Primavera P6

PowerBI

Job description

Global Talent Acquisition Manager @ D2 | Recruiting Expertise

D2 are an independent and growing professional services business. Since its formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement: Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world.

Overview of Role

Recruiting an Assistant Planner/P6 Planner to join our team on a permanent basis. Working on high‑profile infrastructure projects across Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Working with the planning team integrating schedules and reporting
• Simplifying complex/detailed programmes for reporting purposes
• Provide innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence to ensure time efficient, exemplary quality outputs in terms of schedules, reporting, etc.
• The ability to deliver Project Schedules at various stages of the project lifecycle, developing from first principles and ensuring the schedules are maintained effectively
• Build and maintain long lasting Client relationships, providing "best in class" service, while upholding our Core Values of Trust > People > Integrity > Innovation

Requirements

• Member of a relevant professional body with chartered status (or working towards this) and/or educated to degree level.
• Ability to communicate the programme to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of schedule integration on large multidisciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of/experience in the UK infrastructure projects
• Experience of NEC Contracts
• Experience of using Primavera P6 and PowerBI
• Relevant experience in the successful scheduling of engineering projects.
• Knowledge of railway investment planning systems.
• Experience of using a number of project management scheduling tools & techniques
• Knowledge of Schedule assurance processes
• Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level)
• 25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days.
• Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday
• Private healthcare and employee assistance programme
• Group life insurance.
• Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills.
• Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Financial and technical support for professional memberships
• Summer and Winter staff celebration events

Core Values

We pride ourselves on behaving and delivering to our core values:

• People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent.
• Integrity – Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity.
• Community – We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge.
• Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Professional Services