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Project Planner

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Building Careers UK
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Our client is a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects across civils and utilities. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are now seeking a Project Planner to support the successful planning and delivery of projects.

The Role

As Project Planner, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes, working closely with delivery teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within constraints.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 / MS Project
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and provide programme updates
  • Carry out critical path analysis and forecasting
  • Support tender planning and pre-construction activities
  • Liaise with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams
  • Produce reports for internal teams and client stakeholders
  • Assist with change management and programme recovery where required
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Project Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure
  • Strong working knowledge of planning software (P6 or MS Project)
  • Experience working on utilities, civils or water projects
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work across multiple projects and priorities
  • Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Long-term career opportunity with a growing contractor
  • Exposure to varied and technically challenging civil engineering projects
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
What you need to do now

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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