Lead Planner - Primavera P6

Excellent Salary + Bonus + Healthcare + Pension

Arca Resourcing is supporting a growing specialist engineering business in Gloucester operating within the UK energy and infrastructure sector to appoint a Lead Planner - Primavera P6.

This opportunity is open to individuals at varying levels of experience, from junior through to more established planners. You do not need to come from an energy or utilities background, candidates from construction, manufacturing, engineering, rail, utilities, energy, transmission & distribution or other project-based environments are encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will support both live project delivery and tendering activities, with particular emphasis on:

• Developing and maintaining project programmes
• Updating programmes to reflect progress, risks, and changes
• Supporting Project Managers with planning, reporting, and recovery planning
• Assisting in identifying critical path activities and programme constraints
• Coordinating programme alignment across design, procurement, and construction
• Supporting tender programme development for bids and proposals
• Contributing to programme-linked financial forecasting and reporting

• Experience in a Planner role
• Exposure to project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar)
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and programme requirements
• Understanding of project delivery within a project-based environment
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative

You’ll be joining a growing infrastructure business with strong market demand and clear growth plans. The role offers excellent exposure across project delivery, commercial performance, and tendering, alongside a clear pathway into a Senior Planner position.

This is a great opportunity to develop your planning career within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Arca Resourcing.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.