Senior Planner

Nuvia Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Planning Manager. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6, coordinating inputs from various teams, and delivering detailed schedule reports. Candidates should have 5–10+ years of experience in project planning, preferably in infrastructure, and hold a degree or HND in a related field. Strong communication skills and analytical mindset are necessary. The position offers competitive benefits including a private medical scheme and employee share options.

Benefits

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in planning complex projects.
• Experience in infrastructure or construction fields.
• Demonstrable competence in planning/scheduling roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate inputs from teams and suppliers.
• Track progress against baselines and deliver schedule reports.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Knowledge of EVM

Familiarity with schedule risk tools

Education

Degree/HND in Project Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Reports to

Planning Manager

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Produce baseline schedules and align with scope, cost, and risk plans.
• Identify critical paths, dependencies, and key milestones.
• Coordinate inputs from teams, suppliers, and workstreams.
• Track progress against baselines and forecast outcomes.
• Deliver schedule reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Lead schedule review meetings and highlight early warnings.
• Integrate risk and contingency planning into schedules.
• Conducting risk analysis where required.
• Assess change impacts and update schedules following approvals.
• Ensure compliance with planning standards and governance frameworks.
• Support stage-gate reviews and maintain audit trails.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, commercial, PMO, and suppliers.
• Communicate complex schedule issues clearly.
• Promote planning best practice and process improvement.
• Identify schedule changes/opportunities that could improve project delivery and mitigate delays.
• Schedule resource control & levelling, including forecasting for the purpose of resource management across the business.
• Undertake schedule quality checks and planning audits
• Contribute to Pre-Qualification and Tender responses as required.
• Extensive experience in planning complex projects (5–10+ years).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Analytical mindset and strong communication.
• Experience in infrastructure, nuclear, defence, construction, or IT.
• Knowledge of EVM and NEC contracts.
• Familiarity with schedule risk tools.

Duties and Requirements

• Degree/HND in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
• Knowledge of using Project Planning software (Primavera) is required. SC or DV level security clearance is preferred though not essential. DV Security Clearance will be sponsored by the Company and all candidates MUST be eligible for DV clearance
• Demonstrable competence gained in a planning/scheduling role
• Ideally, a depth of experience will have been gained within a construction industry incorporating at least either civil, electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines
• Experience of working within a project delivery environment is essential
• Full knowledge of the Project Lifecycle is essential

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Employee Staff Benefits

• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support