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Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to make a difference in the Electricity Transmission sector? Our client is on the lookout for a talented P6 Planner to join their dynamic team! If you have a passion for planning and project delivery, and you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to impactful utility projects, this role is for you! Role: P6 Planner Duration: 6 Months (extension options) Location: Derbyshire, Staffordshire or Warwickshire (1 Day a week in the Office) Rate: 450 pd (umbrella) Job Purpose: As a P6 Planner, you will be at the heart of development, tendering, and construction planning expertise for crucial Electricity Transmission projects. Your insights will ensure consistent planning processes, reliable outputs, and effective performance reporting. You'll work closely with the Project Manager, providing essential compliance insights and recommendations that drive timely decision-making for project success! Key Responsibilities: Engage with key stakeholders to establish timelines for producing quality assured, cost-loaded programs that align with the capital plan. Support the Contracts team in evaluating tender returns, ensuring contractors understand their obligations. Own all aspects of the planning process, from integrated programs to critical paths and contractor schedules. Ensure compliance with NEC clauses and works information throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct monthly contractor program analysis and provide updates on run rates, schedule risks, and mitigation measures. Maintain a consistent project baseline to measure performance effectively. Carry out impact assessments of early warnings or change events and validate supply chain progress. Represent the organization while engaging with contractor planning resources and share best practices. What We're Looking For: Interpersonal Skills: Effective stakeholder engagement and the ability to work collaboratively. Experience: Proven track record in client program development and evaluation of tender programs for NEC compliance. Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of P6 or equivalent planning tools. Skilled in assessing change impacts, time risk allowances, and forensic analysis. Strong understanding of key NEC clauses related to Planning and Early Warning. Why Join Us? Be part of a team that values innovation and strives for excellence. Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the utilities sector. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. Opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career in a fast-paced industry. If you're ready to step into this exciting role as a P6 Planner and play a vital part in delivering high-quality Electricity Transmission projects, we want to hear from you! Apply Now! Join our client's mission to deliver exceptional utility services and make a lasting impact. Send your CV and cover letter today! How to Apply: If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you're a great fit, please answer screening questions during application and submit your CV. Join our client and help shape the future of data engineering! We can't wait to welcome you aboard! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Location: Reading (Hybrid - 1 day a week on-site) Duration: Long-Term Freelance Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Strictly Inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for a Project Planner with specialist water industry experience to join a tier-one engineering leader. In this role, you will oversee and drive the planning functions across a diverse portfolio of major water infrastructure and environmental schemes throughout the Thames Water region. This position offers excellent hybrid flexibility, requiring you to be based out of the Reading office just one day per week. The Role Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing robust project schedules from pre-construction through to delivery. Your day-to-day will involve: Baseline Scheduling: Developing and updating fully resourced, logically linked project programmes (using Primavera P6) in line with project specifications and milestones. Progress Tracking: Monitoring planned vs. actual progress, identifying critical path movements, and flagging potential delays or resource clashes early. Change Management: Assessing the impact of compensation events, variations, and scope changes on the master programme, ensuring full contract compliance (NEC4). Reporting & Analytics: Generating clear progress reports, dashboards, and earned value analysis (EVA) metrics for both internal management and client-facing updates. Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and site delivery teams to ensure the construction methodology is accurately reflected in the schedule. Essential Requirements Due to the technical demands and client-specific frameworks of this programme, we can only consider candidates who meet the following criteria: Water Industry Expertise: Proven experience working as a Planner within the UK water sector (AMP frameworks, clean water, wastewater, or treatment works projects is essential). Software Proficiency: Advanced, hands-on experience utilizing Primavera P6 to manage complex civil engineering or infrastructure programmes. Contract Knowledge: A strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (specifically NEC3 or NEC4) and how variations impact the project schedule. Commercial & Delivery Awareness: A solid background understanding site buildability, logic linking, and resource loading. Commutable to Reading: Ability to travel to the Reading office one day per week for collaborative team meetings and project reviews. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Digital Planner (4D) Chester (hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office) 40,000 to 55,000 DOE + Pension + Private Healthcare Are you a digitally focused construction planner or BIM professional looking to develop your career within a specialist consultancy delivering advanced digital solutions across the UK's most complex infrastructure programmes? This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning digital transformation business that supports major utilities, defence and energy projects by improving how programmes are planned, visualised and delivered. The business works at the intersection of construction, data and technology, helping clients adopt modern digital tooling to drive better decision-making and project outcomes across large, regulated environments. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary digital delivery team, integrating live construction programmes with BIM models to produce high-quality 4D outputs. You will support project teams and stakeholders with clear visualisations that communicate sequencing, methodology and progress, from tender stage through to live delivery. This role would suit someone from a digital engineer, BIM coordinator or digital planning background who is keen to strengthen their 4D planning capability within a consultancy known for innovation, technical excellence and professional development. Due to the nature of the projects, security clearance will be required, and regular client site engagement may be necessary. The Role: Develop, manage and update 4D models to support planning and delivery Integrate project schedules with BIM models using industry-standard tools Produce 4D simulations for tendering, stakeholder engagement and delivery Collaborate with planners, engineers and digital teams to validate sequencing Support continuous improvement of digital construction processes The Person: Background in construction planning, BIM or digital project delivery Experience using Synchro, Navisworks or similar 4D software Strong understanding of BIM processes and construction methodology Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project or equivalent Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and client environments Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Overview Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector, we are currently looking for a Production Scheduler to be based on site at our customer's facility in Stevenage. This is a contract role deemed to be inside IR35, the rate is negotiable based on experience, seniority etc. As a Project Scheduler Team Lead you will be working on satellite systems within the Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) group. You will support the team with the collation and processing of data for schedule updates (into and out of AIT). You will assist with creating production schedules for every project undertaken in AIT facilities, and illustrating the status and risks of those activities, as well as the resource constraints. Responsibilities Input into and maintain Production Schedules, with the assistance of the Production Control Manager Maintain the 'live' status of products in the AIT production flows with assistance of area team leaders and area managers Contribute to the data collection and assist with the weekly capacity reviews Optimise the factory resources Ensure that bottleneck resources and capacity constraints are recognised and addressed. Continually monitoring the planning database to insure reliable and realistic information is used for developing schedules. Carry out schedule analysis to maximise future workload with external divisions and the AIT Business Manager Issue documentation in accordance with the weekly reporting cycle (e.g. work to lists). Assist with the monitoring of drawing release activity and adherence to production schedules Continuous self development of the production scheduling tool and AIT processes, whilst networking with personnel throughout the AIT and Stevenage organisations Qualifications Project Management qualification or certification. Experience in maritime, automotive, aerospace sectors. Essential skills Must show knowledge of good logical planning characteristics and have an understanding of Gantt charts and their application. Advanced experience in Manufacturing scheduling. Able to work in high pressure environments Able to prioritise workload effectively Strong interpersonal skills, confident to communicate and able to assert influence in multi-functional environment. They will need to be flexible, adaptable, able to apply a logical approach to problems and have an 'eye for detail'. Manufacturing systems degree or other relevant qualification. Able to read and understand Bill of Materials (BoM's) Experience Experience of using scheduling tool Primavera P6 Experience of operating an MRPI, MRPII, ERP or ideally SAP within a manufacturing environment What do I need before I apply Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to achieve UK MoD security clearance. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

P6 Senior Planner If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK's national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at the cutting edge of science, engineering and programme delivery. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: Salary from £49,830 - £78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Please note this role will require you to be onsite 100% of the time Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Planner, you will deliver the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will support Task Managers with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, and communications with programme and business teams. You'll provide planning expertise to internal customers, implement planning processes and policies, and produce planning and reporting deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms. This role also involves supporting long-range operational programme planning and developing strong stakeholder relationships. As part of your role, you will: Deliver high-quality project controls planning capability through the development, maintenance and assurance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), providing accurate, timely and defensible forecasts to inform critical programme decisions Lead and support planning activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment to scope, cost and delivery strategy under configuration control Undertake schedule analysis and performance management, including critical path, dependencies, variance analysis and forecasting, to provide clear insight into current and future delivery positions Facilitate planning workshops and provide independent assurance and challenge through peer reviews, schedule health checks and adherence to planning standards and governance Drive continuous improvement and planning excellence, evolving processes, tools and capability while championing best practice across the programme Identify emerging risks, trends and delivery threats, providing early warning, recovery options and decision support to stakeholders Lead, coach and mentor junior planners, developing planning capability and embedding consistent standards of quality, integrity and delivery excellence across teams Champion the highest standards of safety, health, environment, security and quality, recognising the critical importance of these principles in delivering a programme central to the UK's national security. Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Planner should demonstrate: Experience of planning on projects/programmes in a dynamic, delivery focused environment Advanced level of skill with Oracle Primavera P6 Skills in Microsoft Office. Qualification in an appropriate business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave. Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions). Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts on everyday spending. Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring. For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.

P6 Senior Planner If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK's national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at the cutting edge of science, engineering and programme delivery. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: Salary from £49,830 - £78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Please note this role will require you to be onsite 100% of the time Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Planner, you will deliver the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will support Task Managers with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, and communications with programme and business teams. You'll provide planning expertise to internal customers, implement planning processes and policies, and produce planning and reporting deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms. This role also involves supporting long-range operational programme planning and developing strong stakeholder relationships. As part of your role, you will: Deliver high-quality project controls planning capability through the development, maintenance and assurance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), providing accurate, timely and defensible forecasts to inform critical programme decisions Lead and support planning activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment to scope, cost and delivery strategy under configuration control Undertake schedule analysis and performance management, including critical path, dependencies, variance analysis and forecasting, to provide clear insight into current and future delivery positions Facilitate planning workshops and provide independent assurance and challenge through peer reviews, schedule health checks and adherence to planning standards and governance Drive continuous improvement and planning excellence, evolving processes, tools and capability while championing best practice across the programme Identify emerging risks, trends and delivery threats, providing early warning, recovery options and decision support to stakeholders Lead, coach and mentor junior planners, developing planning capability and embedding consistent standards of quality, integrity and delivery excellence across teams Champion the highest standards of safety, health, environment, security and quality, recognising the critical importance of these principles in delivering a programme central to the UK's national security. Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Planner should demonstrate: Experience of planning on projects/programmes in a dynamic, delivery focused environment Advanced level of skill with Oracle Primavera P6 Skills in Microsoft Office. Qualification in an appropriate business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave. Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions). Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts on everyday spending. Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring. For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Project Planner on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Project Planner, you will be responsible for the creation and management of individual project plans as well as the integration of those plans into a master schedule aligned to the business's priorities. Role: Project Planner Pay: 46.30 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Oxford Contract: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 / 37.5 hrs per week. , 12 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance : BPSS Responsibilities Support the Customisation and Development departments to create and maintain resourced project plans, ensuring compliance to project control standards and procedures. Be proactive in the monitoring of progress against plans and develop recovery strategies as necessary, escalating to the Project Manager where required. Provide timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of progress against project plans to the PMO Manager / Project Managers. Provide assurance that change control, risk management and cost controlling procedures are being followed by the Project Managers. Participate in and facilitate the planning and preparation of project management events and workshops. Take the lead on projects to determine the future Project Planning Tools & Procedures within the PMO. Requirements Experience in project planning within an engineering environment, including design, manufacture, and installation. Experience delivering robust project planning within an engineering-based PMO organisation. A recognised qualification in Project Management, such as APMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent experience. Experience managing design disciplines to develop and maintain resourced project plans. Experience compiling and updating Gantt charts, with a strong understanding of Critical Path Analysis. Experience in Resource Allocation and Resource Capacity Planning. Knowledge of standard reporting metrics, including KPIs such as SPI and CPI. Understanding of the application of Risk Management in project planning. Ability to prioritise complex workloads within constrained timelines. Experience using Google Workspace programmes. Experience working with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid Project Management and Planning methodologies. Expert knowledge of Primavera P6, as well as tools that support agile methodologies such as Kanban. If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. " on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"

Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM) Location: Aldermaston (2 days a week onsite) Contract: 6 months IR35: In Scope Rate: £63.58/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: Active SC required (non-negotiable) The Opportunity We re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex programme environment. This role is critical in delivering full planning capability across projects, ensuring robust scheduling, insightful analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement. You ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and play a key role in supporting programme delivery through Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and planning governance. What You ll Be Doing Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI) Performing critical path and network analysis Supporting and improving planning processes, tools, and standards Reviewing and enhancing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Engaging with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders Leading planning discussions and promoting best practices across teams What We re Looking For Strong experience with Primavera P6 Proven background in project planning & controls Solid understanding of: Earned Value Management (EVM) Critical Path Analysis Ability to lead planning activities and influence teams Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience working on complex programmes/projects Essential Requirements Active SC Clearance (no exceptions) British Citizenship Willingness to work full-time on-site in Aldermaston Availability to attend on-site induction, IT setup, and medical assessment Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6 for schedule development and maintenance. Extensive experience as a planner across major construction and/or nuclear projects Additional Information No flexibility on rate, clearance, or on-site requirement Candidates eligible for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) should be highlighted at application

A leading, highly regulated engineering organisation is seeking multiple Project Controllers / Project Planners to support a growing portfolio of complex, high-value programmes. These roles offer excellent career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment, with exposure to sophisticated programme delivery frameworks. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with strong Planning / Project Controls experience, particularly those with Primavera P6 expertise and Earned Value Management (EVM) capability, looking to develop within a structured, high-performing project environment. Key Responsibilities You will play a central role in maintaining project performance visibility, integrity, and delivery assurance: Project Health & Governance: Validate project assessments, identifying risks, issues, and performance concerns Schedule Management: Lead validation and assurance of project schedules to ensure alignment with planning standards. Develop and maintain high-quality, integrated schedules using Primavera P6 Integrated Baseline Management: Own and maintain baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and governance requirements Cost & Forecasting (EVM Focus): Analyse Costs to Complete and Estimate at Completion (EAC). Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track and report performance Risk & Opportunity Management: Lead Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), scenario modelling, and critical path assessments Performance Analysis & Reporting: Generate insights across cost, schedule, and resource performance. Ensure integrity and quality of project control data and reporting Bid & New Business Support: Contribute to bid activities, ensuring robust planning and controls are embedded from the outset Essential Skills & Experience Strong project planning and controls experience across full project lifecycle Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential) Proven experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and analysis Ability to develop and manage: Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS) Experience with: Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) Critical Path Analysis Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions Knowledge of baseline control and change management processes Experience working with project toolsets (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Unifier, ARM or similar) Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams Desirable Experience Involvement in Estimate at Completion (EAC) / Forecast Cost at Completion processes Risk and opportunity modelling including "what-if" scenario analysis Experience working within highly regulated or complex programme environments What's on Offer Performance-related bonus (up to 2,500) Generous pension scheme (up to 14% combined contribution) Paid overtime opportunities Flexible working arrangements Up to 15 additional flexi leave days Enhanced parental leave benefits Excellent on-site facilities (including subsidised meals and parking)

Career Defining Role for Construction Planner - Glasgow based with Flexible Working. Senior Construction Planner / Planning Manager Tier 1-capable Contractor Projects up to £50m Glasgow Salary: Excellent package + flexible working Hays Construction are working in partnership with a well-respected, Tier 1-capable main contractor to appoint a Senior Construction Planner, with a clear pathway to Planning Manager, based in Glasgow. Your new company Our client is a financially secure, well established Scottish contractor with the capability to deliver complex projects up to £50million across a diverse portfolio including public-sector, commercial, residential and infrastructure related schemes.Backed by a strong balance sheet and a robust forward workload, the business offers long term stability and a mature, flexible working environment that empowers senior staff rather than over managing them. Planning is seen as a core function of project success, with planners genuinely valued at board and project level. Your new role This is a senior appointment where you will lead planning input across pre construction and live delivery phases, while helping shape best practice across the wider business. Depending on your experience, the role can be positioned as a Senior Planner with progression or an immediate Planning Manager appointment. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and managing robust tender and construction programmes for projects up to £50m Leading programme strategy across multiple sectors and procurement routes Providing planning leadership and challenge to project teams and senior stakeholders Managing risk, critical path analysis, change and impact assessments Supporting and mentoring junior planners as the function continues to grow Playing a key role in the evolution of planning standards, systems and governance What you'll need to succeed Strong experience in a Senior Construction Planner or Planning Manager role with a main contractor Proven capability delivering complex programmes, ideally on projects £20m+ Strong working knowledge of planning software (e.g. P6, Asta Powerproject) Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness Ambition to influence strategy and progress into (or operate at) Planning Manager level What you'll get in return Highly competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working arrangements aligned to a mature, trust based culture Clear progression opportunity into a Planning Manager role Long term job security with a financially robust contractor The opportunity to work on major, high profile Scottish projects What to do next If you are a Senior Construction Planner looking to step up, or an established Planning Manager seeking a stable and progressive environment, please contact Hays Construction for a confidential discussion.

SBA are currently supporting our client in the Defence sector, who are seeking a Project Planner on an initial 6 month contract. Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2 days p/w required) Experience Required: Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6 Extensive experience as a planner across major construction and/or nuclear projects Communication skills and stakeholder engagement Essential: SC (Security Clearance) Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6 for schedule development and maintenance. Extensive experience as a planner across major construction and/or nuclear projects 3+ years' planning experience Strong communication skills Proactive Stakeholder engagement Attention to detail Desirable: Problem solving mindset highly desirable EVM and Controls: understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), performance reporting, and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) analysis. Ability to analyse complex data and recover schedules. NB: SC clearance is a requirement for this assignment. To apply, please submit latest CV

Our client, a leading consultancy in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Planner to join their team on a contract basis in Derby. Key Responsibilities: Developing, maintaining and updating project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 Collaborating with project teams to ensure schedules are met and projects are delivered on time Conducting regular progress reviews and providing updates on project timelines Identifying potential schedule risks and developing mitigation plans Communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards Providing detailed reports and presentations on project status Job Requirements: Experience in planning within the defence or nuclear sectors Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 Strong team collaboration and communication skills Security clearance (SC) or having held SC previously Ability to work part-time, 2-3 days per week, in Derby Availability to start from June onwards Contract Details: 6-month initial contract with potential for renewal Market rate - hourly, umbrella (Inside IR35) If you are an experienced Senior Planner looking for a contract opportunity in the defence and security sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Derby.

Project Planner (BPSS Clearance) Manchester (Hybrid 2-3 days p/w) Salary (DOE) + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a project planner with strong commercial experience in the infrastructure or utilities sector, looking to develop their career within complex, high-profile programmes. This role sits within a growing consultancy offering genuine exposure, responsibility and progression. This company is a growing digital consultancy operating across major infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls in highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within a complex infrastructure project, supporting the planning function across multiple workstreams. You'll work with the wider planning and project controls team to maintain schedule integrity, ensure risk and dependencies are properly reflected in the programme, and provide stakeholders with a clear view of delivery progress. This role is hybrid, based 3 days on-site in Nottingham and 3 days remote. The ideal candidate will come from a project planning background within infrastructure or utilities. You'll be confident maintaining schedules, supporting governance frameworks and working with wider project teams to ensure programmes remain accurate and reliable. Strong Primavera P6 capability is important, alongside the ability to communicate clearly with project teams and stakeholders. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a great opportunity for a planner looking to gain exposure to complex infrastructure programmes while developing their experience within a consultancy environment as the team continues to grow. The Role: Support the maintenance of programme schedules across multiple workstreams Assist with planning governance, standards and reporting processes Ensure risks, dependencies and change are reflected within project schedules Support scenario modelling and schedule reviews Provide planning updates and reporting to project teams and stakeholders Hybrid role based 3 days per week in Manchester The Person: Project planning background within infrastructure or utilities environments Experience working with project schedules within complex programmes Comfortable working with project teams and supporting planning processes Strong commercial Primavera P6 experience Keen to develop within a project control or planning environment Must be eligible for BPSS Clearance Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Murphy is recruiting for a Planning Manager to work with Energy initally based out of Kentish Town, with travel to project sites. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Planning Manager Manage the planning team on a day-to-day basis Drive implementation and use of planning and project controls procedures and processes Line and/or functional management of planners, including management of external planning resources Develop capability across the team to deliver high quality standards and outputs Apply a consistent audit and review approach to ensure planning requirements are met, reduce non-compliance and improve project and business performance Manage the structured and controlled use of enterprise planning tools Contribute to the development of business unit and sector plans and strategies Review and apply client-specific requirements Maintain effective working relationships with clients and project stakeholders (internal and external) Ensure integrated, whole life programmes are developed from first principles in line with planning and work winning procedures Contribute to business development activities to identify, pursue and secure projects Ensure alignment with work winning governance processes in relation to planning outputs Ensure tender programmes are critically reviewed to confirm that planning and scheduling are appropriate, contractually compliant, robust and deliverable Ensure integrated, whole life programmes are developed and maintained from first principles in line with planning procedures and contract requirements Ensure accurate and transparent reporting of progress, risks and issues related to the programme Ensure programmes and associated reports are regularly updated and submitted to the client in line with contract requirements Apply change control processes for identifying, notifying and quantifying time impacts relating to delay, disruption and change Maintain alignment between Operations, Commercial and Planning teams to ensure consistent project information Contribute to the identification, management and mitigation of project risks Facilitate planning and project teams in resolving risks and issues Still interested, does this sound like you? Experience as a Planning and Project Controls Manager Experience managing a team of planners Contract and tender planning experience within a Tier 1 contractor Fully proficient in the use of P6 planning software Stakeholder management experience, including representing the organisation in client-facing planning and business performance meetings Experience in mentoring, coaching and professional development

Planner - Water AMP 8 Location: Reading (Flexible Hybrid) Work Type: Full-time Contract We are seeking an experienced Programme Planner to support programme delivery within a PMO environment. This role will focus on developing and maintaining integrated schedules, ensuring strong governance, and providing clear visibility of programme performance, costs, risks, and benefits. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain programme schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Create a single, integrated programme view aligned with client systems (SAP). Apply governance and assurance processes to ensure accurate reporting of deliverables, risks, and opportunities. Challenge programme data to ensure alignment with business strategy and accuracy of information. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the programme and wider organisation. Monitor and align cost forecasts, budgets, and actuals, including VOWD reporting. Support baseline management and cost profile reviews with senior programme stakeholders. Work with benefits and change teams to track and report programme benefits and regulatory commitments. Provide support and training to PMO teams to improve planning capability and compliance. Requirements Minimum 5 years experience in programme or project planning. Proven experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Experience working with SAP for programme or cost management. Strong understanding of programme governance, planning, and reporting processes. Professional membership or certification (e.g., APM, MSP, PRINCE2, P3O, ITIL). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to analyse data and clearly present insights to senior stakeholders. Confident working in fast-paced environments and driving delivery outcomes.

Planner / Senior Planner - Rail Projects Our client, a large international main contractor are recruiting for a Planner or Senior Planner to work on large scale prestigious Rail projects. They are a top tier organisational with a top notch human as a boss & mentor. They are looking for someone who has the right principles & ethics. Remuneration: 50,000 - 80,000 per annum plus car/car allowance, bonus & benefits Location: Working from home / Manchester The role: The successful Planner or Senior Planner will have transport infrastructure experience & have the right principles & ethics. The projects you will be predominately working on are rail schemes. Requirements: Good humanship P6 experience Rail background Power experience advantageous I can't stress enough how important the human element to this role is & they are open on sector experience because of this. If you are interested please contact John Baker Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

P6 Senior Planner If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK's national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at the cutting edge of science, engineering and programme delivery. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: Salary from £49,830 - £78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Please note this role will require you to be onsite 100% of the time Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Planner, you will deliver the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will support Task Managers with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, and communications with programme and business teams. You'll provide planning expertise to internal customers, implement planning processes and policies, and produce planning and reporting deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms. This role also involves supporting long-range operational programme planning and developing strong stakeholder relationships. As part of your role, you will: Deliver high-quality project controls planning capability through the development, maintenance and assurance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), providing accurate, timely and defensible forecasts to inform critical programme decisions Lead and support planning activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment to scope, cost and delivery strategy under configuration control Undertake schedule analysis and performance management, including critical path, dependencies, variance analysis and forecasting, to provide clear insight into current and future delivery positions Facilitate planning workshops and provide independent assurance and challenge through peer reviews, schedule health checks and adherence to planning standards and governance Drive continuous improvement and planning excellence, evolving processes, tools and capability while championing best practice across the programme Identify emerging risks, trends and delivery threats, providing early warning, recovery options and decision support to stakeholders Lead, coach and mentor junior planners, developing planning capability and embedding consistent standards of quality, integrity and delivery excellence across teams Champion the highest standards of safety, health, environment, security and quality, recognising the critical importance of these principles in delivering a programme central to the UK's national security. Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Planner should demonstrate: Experience of planning on projects/programmes in a dynamic, delivery focused environment Advanced level of skill with Oracle Primavera P6 Skills in Microsoft Office. Qualification in an appropriate business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave. Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions). Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts on everyday spending. Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring. For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.

P6 Senior Planner If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK's national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at the cutting edge of science, engineering and programme delivery. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: Salary from 49,830 - 78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Please note this role will require you to be onsite 100% of the time Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Planner, you will deliver the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will support Task Managers with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, and communications with programme and business teams. You'll provide planning expertise to internal customers, implement planning processes and policies, and produce planning and reporting deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms. This role also involves supporting long-range operational programme planning and developing strong stakeholder relationships. As part of your role, you will: Deliver high-quality project controls planning capability through the development, maintenance and assurance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), providing accurate, timely and defensible forecasts to inform critical programme decisions Lead and support planning activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment to scope, cost and delivery strategy under configuration control Undertake schedule analysis and performance management, including critical path, dependencies, variance analysis and forecasting, to provide clear insight into current and future delivery positions Facilitate planning workshops and provide independent assurance and challenge through peer reviews, schedule health checks and adherence to planning standards and governance Drive continuous improvement and planning excellence, evolving processes, tools and capability while championing best practice across the programme Identify emerging risks, trends and delivery threats, providing early warning, recovery options and decision support to stakeholders Lead, coach and mentor junior planners, developing planning capability and embedding consistent standards of quality, integrity and delivery excellence across teams Champion the highest standards of safety, health, environment, security and quality, recognising the critical importance of these principles in delivering a programme central to the UK's national security. Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Planner should demonstrate: Experience of planning on projects/programmes in a dynamic, delivery focused environment Advanced level of skill with Oracle Primavera P6 Skills in Microsoft Office. Qualification in an appropriate business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave. Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions). Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts on everyday spending. Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring. For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.

Senior Planner Hybrid Working UK-Wide Office Locations Are you an experienced Senior Planner looking to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure and energy projects across the UK? We are seeking a talented Senior Planner to join a growing team working on large-scale transmission and utility projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-value schemes where your planning expertise will directly contribute to successful project delivery from tender stage through to completion. The Role As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project programmes across the design, procurement, and construction phases. Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams, Site Engineers, and clients, you will ensure projects remain on track, risks are managed effectively, and contractual obligations are met. This is a hybrid position, offering flexibility to work from home, site locations, and office locations across the UK. Regular travel to project sites and regional offices will be required. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Monitor project progress and produce regular programme updates and performance reports. Support project teams in identifying risks, opportunities, and programme impacts. Work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Site Teams to optimise project delivery. Provide planning expertise during bid and tender stages. Implement and monitor Earned Value Management (EVM) processes. Manage programme compliance in line with NEC contract requirements. Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing planning updates and project insights. Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning and project controls functions. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within construction, infrastructure, utilities, power, engineering, or energy sectors. Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Experience working with NEC contracts. Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project controls. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Experience within transmission, utilities, energy, power, or major infrastructure projects. Knowledge of project controls, change management, and cost management integration.

We're looking for a P6 Planner with a strong construction delivery background in the water sector to own and maintain integrated project programmes across the full lifecycle, from pre-construction through to handover. Key responsibilities Build, update and manage Primavera P6 schedules (baseline, updates, forecasts) Set up WBS, logic ties, critical path, calendars, coding, and progress rules Lead progress capture with site and project teams, including lookaheads and "what's changed" reviews Produce reporting packs: critical path, float, milestones, earned progress, delays, and recovery options Support change control, risk/opportunity planning, and scenario modelling Coordinate with commercial and project management on impacts to cost, resource and delivery dates Maintain programme governance, assumptions, and audit trail Required experience Proven P6 planning experience on construction projects (civils, M&E in water) Solid understanding of construction sequencing, constraints, and permits/access Strong stakeholder management with PMs, site teams, and subcontractors Confident producing clear programme narratives, not just schedules Nice to have NEC contract exposure and/or delay analysis support Experience with Power BI, Excel (advanced), or schedule risk tools Site experience or time spent in a delivery role