Senior Project Planner

## Senior Project Planner Apply locations:
Afeco - Havanttime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR101104

As part of the United Infrastructure Group, we are a dynamic and innovative specialist engineering services, solutions and products provider focused on servicing our clients’ immediate and future needs. We do this through the development of industry-changing cleantech products as well as through engineering delivery excellence.
We specialise in the design and delivery of process, mechanical, electrical and ICA engineering-based projects, products and solutions. Regardless of the project, they all pursue the same goal: to improve the efficiency and sustainability of our water, wastewater and waste treatment.
We have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals with extensive consulting and contracting experience, including engineers, scientists and commercial managers. Our knowledge and expertise spans more than 30 years, across industries including: water, wastewater, marine, energy and power sectors. At AFECO, we cover all stages of the innovation and project delivery cycle from concept through to operations.
Our aim is simple – to provide the most effective solutions and products on the market and thus, exceed clients expectations through market-leading technology. From technical through to commercial and management expertise, we have the in-house expertise to execute a range of projects from the most basic to highly complex.

Job title  | Senior Project Planner Location  | Hampshire, Midlands

About us AFECO is an engineering services provider, delivering high quality process and MEICA design and installation projects predominantly across the South of England and Midlands for the water industry. We have excellent inhouse engineering teams capable of delivering all stages of the project cycle, from concept through to commissioning, with a strong focus on process led innovative and robust yet appropriate solutions.

We have a portfolio of varied projects covering both wastewater and clean water projects for planned and reactive projects.

Due to the expansion of our team, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Planner to work within our multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals who fit in with our company values and are keen to develop in a forward-thinking organisation.

Role Purpose This is a strategic role responsible for the development, maintenance, and control of detailed project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 and/or MS Projects. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring that complex projects are delivered on time and within budget by providing accurate forecasting, critical path analysis, and robust risk management support. The role requires a deep understanding of project planning principles and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain detailed, resource-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6 and/or MS Projects across the full project lifecycle, from initiation through to close-out.
* Conduct rigorous critical path analysis to identify and manage schedule risks, dependencies, and constraints, ensuring timely project completion.
* Monitor project progress daily/weekly, track task completion, and report variances against the agreed baseline schedule.
* Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, commercial, and project management teams to gather accurate progress data and integrate all project elements into the master schedule.
* Prepare and present regular project performance reports, including Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, to senior management and stakeholders.
* Manage and forecast resource requirements, ensuring effective resource allocation and levelling within Primavera P6.
* Develop 'what-if' scenarios and recovery schedules to mitigate potential delays and impacts, providing proactive solutions to project challenges.
* Implement and maintain the project controls system, ensuring strict adherence to company standards, industry best practices, and client requirements.

Skills and Experience
* Expert-level…