Project Planner
CV-LibraryKearsley, Borough of BoltonpermanentPosted: 17 September 2026
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An established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for a Project Planner to join its growing planning team in Manchester.
This is a great opportunity for either an early-career Planner looking to develop or an established Project Planner wanting exposure to major, long-term infrastructure schemes.
The Role
Working alongside an experienced planning team, you'll support projects from early contractor involvement and tender stage through to delivery and completion.
You'll be responsible for:
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Developing, updating and maintaining project programmes
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Using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
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Supporting programmes across tender, pre-construction and live delivery
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Building programmes from first principles
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Monitoring progress and identifying programme risks or delays
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Working closely with Project Managers, site teams and commercial teams
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Supporting reporting, change management and NEC contract requirements
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Ensuring programmes accurately reflect project progress and delivery requirements
What We're Looking For
Ideally you'll have:
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Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways or water
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Previous experience in a Planner / Project Planner position
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Knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
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Understanding of project programming and construction sequencing
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Exposure to NEC contracts would be advantageous
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Strong communication and analytical skills
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Full UK driving licence
Civil Engineering qualifications such as an HNC/HND or equivalent would be beneficial but aren't essential.
This is a cracking opportunity to join a busy infrastructure contractor with a strong pipeline of projects across the North West and plenty of scope to develop your planning career
An established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for a Project Planner to join its growing planning team in Manchester.
This is a great opportunity for either an early-career Planner looking to develop or an established Project Planner wanting exposure to major, long-term infrastructure schemes.
The Role
Working alongside an experienced planning team, you'll support projects from early contractor involvement and tender stage through to delivery and completion.
You'll be responsible for:
*
Developing, updating and maintaining project programmes
*
Using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
*
Supporting programmes across tender, pre-construction and live delivery
*
Building programmes from first principles
*
Monitoring progress and identifying programme risks or delays
*
Working closely with Project Managers, site teams and commercial teams
*
Supporting reporting, change management and NEC contract requirements
*
Ensuring programmes accurately reflect project progress and delivery requirements
What We're Looking For
Ideally you'll have:
*
Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways or water
*
Previous experience in a Planner / Project Planner position
*
Knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
*
Understanding of project programming and construction sequencing
*
Exposure to NEC contracts would be advantageous
*
Strong communication and analytical skills
*
Full UK driving licence
Civil Engineering qualifications such as an HNC/HND or equivalent would be beneficial but aren't essential.
This is a cracking opportunity to join a busy infrastructure contractor with a strong pipeline of projects across the North West and plenty of scope to develop your planning career