Decipher Group
Manchester, Lancashire
We are looking for a motivated and detail driven mid-level Planner to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with around four years' experience in planning and scheduling who is keen to further develop their skills, particularly in project controls and delay analysis. You will work closely with internal and external teams to develop, maintain, and analyse project programmes across a range of complex projects. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update project programmes using industry standard planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Projects). Support the analysis of programme progress, critical paths analysis, and key project milestones, working knowledge of schedule integrity checks and the use of schedule analytics tools such as Acumen Fuse for advanced health checks and schedule analytics. Assist with delay analysis, including baseline reviews, impact assessments, and progress updates. Familiarity with established methodologies and knowledge of the Society of Construction Law (SCL) delay and disruption protocol or other recognised recommended practices will be beneficial. Prepare programme reports and schedule narratives for internal and external stakeholders, with a particular focus on client facing communication and clarity. Contribute to planning workshops, progress meetings, and risk reviews, engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders, including Decipher's clients, contractors, employers, and other project participants. Work closely with project teams to identify potential schedule risks and mitigation strategies. Ensure programmes align with contractual and project requirements. Actively support business development initiatives and events. About You Approximately 4 years' experience working as a planner or assistant planner within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or a similar project based environment, with exposure to planning, project controls, claims, and delay analysis. A strong interest in delay analysis, with exposure to or a desire to develop skills in analytical techniques. Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject. Good understanding of project lifecycles, sequencing, and critical path methodology. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail. Confident communicator, able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent client facing skills with the ability to build strong relationships. Outstanding time management abilities to effectively prioritise tasks and meet project deadlines. A willingness to travel and work on various sites across the UK as needed. A relevant degree or professional qualification (or working towards one). Working towards professional chartership with CIOB and/or CIArb is desirable.
We are looking for a motivated and detail driven mid-level Planner to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with around four years' experience in planning and scheduling who is keen to further develop their skills, particularly in project controls and delay analysis. You will work closely with internal and external teams to develop, maintain, and analyse project programmes across a range of complex projects. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update project programmes using industry standard planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Projects). Support the analysis of programme progress, critical paths analysis, and key project milestones, working knowledge of schedule integrity checks and the use of schedule analytics tools such as Acumen Fuse for advanced health checks and schedule analytics. Assist with delay analysis, including baseline reviews, impact assessments, and progress updates. Familiarity with established methodologies and knowledge of the Society of Construction Law (SCL) delay and disruption protocol or other recognised recommended practices will be beneficial. Prepare programme reports and schedule narratives for internal and external stakeholders, with a particular focus on client facing communication and clarity. Contribute to planning workshops, progress meetings, and risk reviews, engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders, including Decipher's clients, contractors, employers, and other project participants. Work closely with project teams to identify potential schedule risks and mitigation strategies. Ensure programmes align with contractual and project requirements. Actively support business development initiatives and events. About You Approximately 4 years' experience working as a planner or assistant planner within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or a similar project based environment, with exposure to planning, project controls, claims, and delay analysis. A strong interest in delay analysis, with exposure to or a desire to develop skills in analytical techniques. Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject. Good understanding of project lifecycles, sequencing, and critical path methodology. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail. Confident communicator, able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent client facing skills with the ability to build strong relationships. Outstanding time management abilities to effectively prioritise tasks and meet project deadlines. A willingness to travel and work on various sites across the UK as needed. A relevant degree or professional qualification (or working towards one). Working towards professional chartership with CIOB and/or CIArb is desirable.