Senior Planner

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in transportation is seeking a Senior Planner to develop and manage complex project schedules. The role involves working with multi-disciplinary teams on transportation infrastructure projects and requires expertise in Primavera P6 and experience with NEC contracts. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. This opportunity offers a chance to positively impact broad transport infrastructure projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner/Senior Planner in consultancy or contractor environments.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and knowledge of project controls.
• Demonstrated experience under NEC contract frameworks in transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed Primavera P6 project schedules.
• Implement Earned Value Management techniques to monitor performance.
• Liaise with clients and ensure project deliverables meet expectations.
• Provide planning guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading consultancy within the infrastructure and transportation sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join their growing Transportation Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and managing complex project schedules across a diverse portfolio of rail, highways, and broader transport infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed Primavera P6 project schedules from concept through to delivery, ensuring alignment with project objectives, milestones, and budgets.
• Implement and maintain robust Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to monitor performance and forecast project outcomes.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure accurate reporting, change control, and programme integrity.
• Support NEC contract management through progress updates, time-impact assessments, and delay analysis.
• Facilitate schedule risk reviews and provide mitigation recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Deliver periodic progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Liaise with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to drive collaboration and ensure programme deliverables meet stakeholder expectations.
• Provide planning guidance and mentorship to junior team members as part of a growing, high-performing planning function.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planner / Senior Planner within consultancy, client-side, or contractor environments.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 with a strong understanding of planning best practices and project controls integration.
• Demonstrated experience working under NEC contract frameworks within transportation infrastructure (rail, highways, or similar).
• Sound knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to present complex data clearly.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites across the UK as required.
• Candidates must hold valid right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

Desirable

• Membership of APM, ICE, or similar professional body.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting and data visualisation tools.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.