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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.

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.

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

Planner - Water AMP 8 - Outside IR35 Location: Manchester (Flexible Hybrid) Work Type: Full-time Contract - Outside IR35 Duration: 6 months We are seeking an experienced Planner to support the delivery of a major water sector framework. This role involves managing multiple project programmes, ensuring efficient planning, clear visibility, and successful project delivery across all stages of the lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed construction programmes across multiple ongoing projects. Coordinate schedules to align with framework objectives and key milestones. Produce integrated plans covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. Monitor progress against baselines, updating programmes to reflect changes and performance. Conduct critical path analysis to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities. Prepare regular reports and provide insights to support decision-making. Assess programme impacts resulting from delays, scope changes, or unforeseen events. Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure realistic delivery plans. Communicate programme updates and impacts clearly across all levels. Requirements Proven experience as a Construction Planner within infrastructure or water sector projects. Strong background managing multiple projects within a framework or portfolio environment. Expertise in planning tools, particularly Primavera P6, and strong Excel/reporting skills. Solid understanding of project lifecycle stages and Critical Path Methodology (CPM). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable: Experience with water utility frameworks or AMP programmes, relevant qualifications, and professional membership (e.g., APM or CIOB).

Project Planner (169cm) - Southwest UK - 50,000 + Package Overview Our client is seeking a Planner to support the successful delivery of complex engineering and construction projects across a range of sectors, including data centres, advanced manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial developments. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY. Working as part of a project delivery team, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes, ensuring that project milestones, procurement activities, and construction schedules remain aligned with delivery objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in planning, scheduling, operations coordination, or project controls who are looking to further develop their careers within a fast-paced construction and engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Scheduling - Assist in the development and maintenance of baseline project schedules using Primavera P6. - Support the preparation of tender and pre-construction programmes. - Develop and maintain look-ahead programmes and construction schedules. - Monitor progress against programme milestones and identify potential delays. - Assist in the development of mitigation and recovery programmes where required. Progress Monitoring & Reporting - Track site progress and update project schedules on a regular basis. - Collect and analyse information from project teams to support schedule updates. - Produce weekly and monthly progress reports for project stakeholders. - Monitor design and procurement activities to ensure alignment with project schedules. - Support the preparation of performance reports, KPIs, and programme updates. Project Coordination - Liaise with project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to obtain programme information. - Support resource planning and workload management activities. - Assist with risk identification and contingency planning. - Work closely with senior planning and project management teams to support successful project delivery. What We're Looking For - Strong organisational and planning skills. - Excellent time management and prioritisation abilities. - High level of attention to detail and accuracy. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. - Experience using planning or scheduling software (Primavera P6 experience advantageous). Experience & Qualifications - Previous experience within a planning, scheduling, project controls, coordination, or operations role. - Experience creating and maintaining project schedules, programmes, or timelines. - Experience coordinating resources, labour, materials, or workloads. - Experience monitoring project progress and adjusting plans where required. - Experience producing reports, KPIs, and performance updates. - Experience working within fast-paced operational, engineering, manufacturing, or construction environments. - Experience using ERP, MRP, or scheduling systems would be advantageous. Ideal Backgrounds This role would suit ex-military candidates with backgrounds in: - Construction planning and project controls - Engineering project coordination - Defence infrastructure programmes - Manufacturing or production planning - Logistics and operational planning - Military planning, operations coordination, logistics specialisation, or project support personnel Individuals leaving the Armed Forces who have experience in operations planning, resource management, programme coordination, or logistics scheduling may find their skills highly transferable to this role. The Opportunity - Work on large-scale engineering and construction projects. - Develop expertise in project planning and controls. - Gain exposure to major industrial, pharmaceutical, logistics, and data centre developments. - Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing project delivery environment. - Work alongside experienced project management and planning professionals. How to Apply If you have experience in planning, scheduling, coordination, or project support and are looking to develop your career within a dynamic engineering and construction environment, we would welcome your application. Please contact Charles McKinney at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd

Senior Planner Exeter 85,000 - 120,000 + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Career Progression + Immediate Start An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Planner to join a leading contractor delivering major construction projects across the UK. This role is specifically suited to a planner who understands how projects are actually built - not just sequenced. This position is ideal for planners who can take a federated BIM model, understand interfaces and installation logic, and translate that into a fully coordinated, buildable construction programme. You'll be working in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where planning is central to delivery, not a back-office function. The business places strong emphasis on site engagement, technical understanding, and real programme ownership, offering clear progression into Senior Planner and Planning Manager roles for strong performers. The Role as a Construction Planner Will Include: Developing and managing construction programmes directly informed by federated BIM models Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to align programme logic with real installation methodology Coordinating complex MEP/CSA sequences and interfaces, ensuring programme certainty on a mission-critical project Identifying programme risks, constraints, and clashes early, and driving practical mitigation strategies Tracking progress on site, producing accurate reports, and supporting delivery teams to maintain programme integrity As a Construction Planner, You Will Need: Experience as a Planner, Senior Planner, or Planning Engineer within construction Strong background in planning The ability to build a programme from a BIM model, not just update schedules in P6 or Asta Experience on large-scale, technically complex projects ( 50m+), ideally data centres, industrial, or high-tech facilities Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject, supported by real construction understanding

Planner Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planner to join a growing construction business, covering projects across Scotland. Current and upcoming works include major infrastructure projects such as the Forth Bridge (Edinburgh) and Tay Bridge Road (Dundee), with further schemes in the pipeline. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining an overview of all aspects relating to planning and programming across multiple projects, while supporting Project Managers in developing methodologies and promoting best value design solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop, monitor, and update project programmes to ensure accurate planning and delivery. Support Project Managers with planning, programme management, and methodology development. Assist in identifying best value design and construction solutions. Provide accurate progress reports and forecasts for senior management and stakeholders. Coordinate with site teams, clients, and subcontractors to maintain alignment on project timelines. Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and contractual obligations. About You Relevant construction or civil engineering qualifications (desirable). Strong experience in site-based activities. Proficient in planning software (ideally P6 Primavera). Knowledge of design programme management. Strong communication and team-working skills. Ability to contribute to a positive project culture and collaborative delivery. Note: If your experience does not fully match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Rewards & Benefits Competitive salary Generous annual leave (including the option to purchase additional days) Additional leave on your birthday Private medical care Pension and life assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurant discounts Employee assistance programme 24/7 Virtual GP service and wellbeing support Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits Comprehensive training and development opportunities Our Values We are committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect. Our teams thrive in a supportive environment where diversity is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.