Planner

Planner - Infrastructure

Manchester | Hybrid Working | £50,000-£55,000 + Package

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Planner to join their growing infrastructure team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional with 3-5 years' experience who is looking to develop their career, work on a diverse range of major projects and become part of a business with exciting growth plans.

With opportunities across the Energy, Defence, MOD and wider Infrastructure sectors, this role offers exposure to interesting and challenging projects, alongside the support of an experienced and collaborative team.

The Role

As a Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the successful planning, monitoring and delivery of infrastructure projects.

Working closely with senior planners, project managers and wider delivery teams, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project programmes, monitoring progress and identifying potential risks to project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

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Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes across infrastructure projects.
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Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and support the development of recovery plans.
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Undertake critical path analysis and provide accurate programme updates and reporting.
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Work closely with project teams, clients and key stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
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Support planning activities on projects delivered under NEC contracts.
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Contribute to the continued development and growth of the planning team.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Planner who is keen to progress their career within a growing infrastructure consultancy.

You will ideally have:

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Around 3-5 years' experience in a planning role within construction, infrastructure or major projects.
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Experience working with NEC contracts.
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A good understanding of project planning, programme management and critical path analysis.
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Experience within the Energy sector would be particularly advantageous.
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An interest in working across infrastructure projects, including MOD, Defence and Energy.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and project teams.
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The ability to commute into Manchester on a hybrid working basis.

Why Join Our Client?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is continuing to invest in and grow its infrastructure planning capability.

You will benefit from:

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Competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000 plus package.
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Hybrid working based out of Manchester.
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Exposure to a varied portfolio of major infrastructure projects.
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Opportunities to work across the Energy, Defence and MOD sectors.
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Support and guidance from experienced senior planners and directors.
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Genuine opportunities for career progression as the planning team continues to expand.
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A collaborative working environment where you can develop your technical skills and take on greater responsibility.

Interested?

If you're a Planner with NEC experience looking for a new challenge, greater project exposure and the opportunity to grow within an expanding infrastructure team, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 or apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@buildingcareersuk.com



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