Project Planner

UKSE Group; Havant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is looking for an experienced P6 Project Planner to join their team in Havant. The role involves producing fully logic-linked programmes aligned with project scopes and monitoring progress while identifying risks. Candidates should have proven experience in the water industry, strong proficiency in Primavera P6, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a permanent full-time position offering a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a P6 Planner within the water industry or similar sectors.
• Experience within the Southern Water authority preferred.
• Understanding of NEC contract forms and programme requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce fully logic-linked programmes aligned with project scopes.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and report impacts.
• Prepare monthly programme updates and earned value reports.

Skills

Proven experience as a P6 Planner

Strong proficiency in Primavera P6

Excellent analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple programmes

Job description

Overview

Requirement for a P6 Project Planner - Water Industry.

Location: Havant

Salary: Dependant on Experience (£60,000 - £75,000)

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time.

A leading engineering services provider operating across the UK water sector, delivering major capital, MEICA, and infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced P6 Planner to support programmes across AMP8 and wider framework workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a P6 Planner within the Water Industry.
• Produce fully logic-linked programmes aligned with project scopes, WBS, and contractual requirements.
• Support tender programmes and provide planning input during bid stages.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, delays, and opportunities, and report impacts to the project delivery team.
• Prepare monthly programme updates, progress dashboards, S-curves, and earned value reports.
• Conduct critical path analysis and scenario planning to support decision‑making.
• Attend progress meetings with clients and internal teams, presenting programme status and key issues.
• Ensure compliance with water industry standards and frameworks (e.g., Thames Water, Southern Water, Wessex Water, etc., depending on project).
• Work collaboratively with the Mechanical & Electrical aspects of projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a P6 Planner within the water industry or similar regulated infrastructure sectors (utilities, energy, rail, etc.).
• Experience within the Southern Water authority (preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, including cost and resource loading.
• Understanding of NEC contract forms and programme requirements.
• Knowledge of project lifecycles in the water sector (AMP frameworks, capital delivery).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple programmes simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence (some site visits required).