Senior Project Planner

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £70,000

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

H9 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join our clients dynamic project delivery team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the planning, scheduling, and control of complex infrastructure and energy projects from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project control documents, including baseline schedules, progress updates, and forecasts.
• Monitor and report project performance against time, cost, and resource targets, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of schedules and deliverables.
• Provide input into project change control processes and assess time impacts of variations or delays.
• Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and client reviews.
• Support tendering activities, including the development of bid schedules and associated planning documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning and project control processes within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Planner or Senior Planner within engineering, energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, critical path analysis, and earned value management (EVM).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., APM, PMI, or similar) desirable.