Senior Planner Manchester Area

AWC Staff Services are seekingan experienced Senior Planner to join a growing Project Management team delivering major capital projects across infrastructure real estate and the public sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex programmes helping clients achieve positive project outcomes through effective planning programme management and collaborative delivery.

The role is well suited to a proactive client-focused planner who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills and enjoys working within high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop maintain and manage project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project across a range of major capital projects.
• Analyse programme performance critical paths progress and project milestones providing clear insight and recommendations to support successful delivery.
• Identify programme risks delays and opportunities developing mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
• Produce high-quality programme reports dashboards and schedule updates for clients and project teams.
• Review contractor programmes and support programme assurance governance and project controls activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers clients consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycle to drive programme certainty and delivery excellence.
• Promote planning best practice consistency and robust programme management processes across project teams.
• Mentor and support the development of junior planners contributing to the growth and capability of the wider team.

About You

Essential

• Proven experience in project planning within construction infrastructure or major capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 with Microsoft Project experience desirable.
• Excellent programme analysis reporting and scheduling expertise.
• Good understanding of project controls programme management and project governance principles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• A collaborative approach with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to influence successful project outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience across infrastructure real estate regeneration or public sector projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and programme assurance.
• Professional membership of or working towards chartership with APM AACE ICE or an equivalent professional body.

Whats on Offer

• The opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and capital programmes.
• Exposure to complex high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages professional development.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Flexible hybrid working a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.