165 p6 Planner jobs in the United Kingdom

Overview:
A growing utilities and reinstatement company is looking for an experienced P6 Planner to support the planning and delivery of utilitiesand civils projects. The successful candidate will use Primavera P6 to develop and manage project schedules, working closely with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure projects run efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6

• Work with project teams to define scope, deliverables, and timelines

• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as required

• Identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies

• Analyse and report on schedule performance

• Communicate milestones and updates to internal and external stakeholders

• Offer planning expertise and support to project teams

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar planning role using Primavera P6

• Solid understanding of project management processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Clear communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical teams

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar (preferred)

• Relevant planning certifications (e.g. PMI-SP, PSP) are a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work on major engineering and civils projects

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Additional Information:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and may be subject to pre-employment checks. The company is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with previous experience in prison rehabilitation programmes.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) Project Master Schedule (PMS) from bid and proposal stage through to execution and project close-out. You will ensure stakeholder alignment, accurate progress tracking, and the delivery of robust planning information to support critical decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive planner with strong Primavera P6 skills and experience in complex engineering or shipbuilding projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Project Master Schedule (PMS) in line with contract specifications.
• Review contractual documentation to support schedule development, execution, and close-out.
• Build and manage schedules in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Conduct and facilitate Schedule Risk Analysis workshops to validate programme integrity.
• Develop and maintain the Project Schedule Risk Register.
• Integrate subcontractor and third-party schedules into the PMS.
• Ensure continuous stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project schedule change control processes, reflecting accurate time and cost variations.
• Coordinate with planners to collect and validate schedule progress data.
• Develop recovery plans to mitigate programme slippages.
• Produce and deliver schedule delay analysis reports to the Project Management Team (PMT).

Person Specification

• High standards of ethics, compliance, and a strong commitment to HSE policies and procedures.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to liaise across all stakeholder levels in a heavy engineering environment.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Fit and mobile - able to work both in the Yard, workshops, and onboard vessels.
• Willing to mentor and coach junior planners.
• A self-starter with some marine, shipbuilding, or large-scale construction experience.

Required Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Planner in a construction, manufacturing, or marine environment (shipbuilding desirable).
• Proven background in project and production planning.
• Higher National qualification (or above) in a relevant discipline.
• Advanced understanding of planning and scheduling principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong IT skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Other info

• Predominately office based, so needs to be in commuting distance.
• 37 hour standard week
• Day rate dependant on experience - to be discussed at qualification stage

If you are an experienced Planner with a strong background in the marine industry and proficiency in Primavera P6, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's team.

We are seeking an experienced P6 Planner with a strong background in delivering engineering projects in nuclear or other high-hazard, highly regulated environments. The role is pivotal in developing, integrating, and maintaining robust project schedules that underpin safe and efficient delivery in a high-safety context. A particular emphasis on long-range integrated schedules and schedule risk management to support decision-making in a complex, high-hazard environment.

• Job Title: P6 Planner
• Rate: £54 Inside IR35 (Inclusive of base location expenses)
• Location: Reading (2-3 days on-site per week)
• Contract Duration: 6-12 months
• Start Date: ASAP

Key Accountabilities

• Provide specialist planning expertise to internal customers and project teams, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of schedule information and developing and maintaining fully integrated, resource-loaded schedules across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Implement and uphold planning processes, policies, and procedures in line with project and corporate governance requirements.
• Deliver long-range operational integrated programme planning activities to support strategic project milestones alongside supporting the Planning Lead and Project Controls Manager in managing emergent projects and schedule changes.
• Promote and maintain the highest personal and professional standards in safety, health, environment, security, and quality (SHEQ).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver project controls planning and earned value management (EVM) analysis, producing accurate forecasts to inform business and operational decisions while undertaking schedule variance and performance analysis (SPI) to ensure robust monitoring and reporting.
• Support the deployment of planning tools, EVMS, templates, and training for project stakeholders and engage with project stakeholders across engineering, safety, and regulatory functions to ensure schedule integrity and alignment with delivery objectives.
• Review and refine project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), making recommendations to optimise project controls.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding and use of Primavera P6 planning within engineering projects.
• Mandatory experience in nuclear, defence, or equivalent high-hazard, highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of integrated scheduling techniques across multi-disciplinary projects and demonstrable expertise in earned value management (EVM) and variance analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels.
• Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.

Please note that this role will require UK Security Clearance!
If you are qualified and interested please apply, or contact me on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job title: P6 Planner

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: Subject to clearance

Duration: 6 - 12 Months

Pay rate: Up to 56.00 p/h - Inside IR35 - PAYE

Location: Aldermaston

Hybrid Working Available - 3-4 days On-Site Per Week

Hours of work: Up to 40 Hours Per Week

Role information:

• Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast information to enable business decision-making.
• Quality of EV variance analysis for schedule performance. (SPI)
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the end-to-end Planning processes and the production and maintenance of associated policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Supporting the delivery of Planning tools and EVMS, templates and training to internal customers.
• Reviewing project and agreeing / recommending changes to the Project's Control Manager

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported.
• Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported.
• Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects.
• Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities.
• Supporting the Planning Lead and Project Controls Manager with emergent projects
• Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

UK National Security Vetting Status - Candidates must already hold UKSV SC or DV Clearance.

Interested in this position? please click "apply now"

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Company information:

This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

A leading Civil Engineering Contractor is looking for a P6 Planner to join their Design Team in Leeds, supporting major UK infrastructure projects with a focus on tunnelling, shafts, and microtunnelling. They offer a variety of excellent work and lifestyle benefits, and a Salary up to 65,000, this is a great opportunity to work on some unique projects and make a difference to the UK infrastructure.

This isn't a typical site-based planning role, you'll be at the heart of the design office, driving programme development, managing resources, and supporting commercial decisions. If you're an experienced Primavera P6 planner with strong cost and resource loading skills, this is a chance to shape how complex design work is delivered.

• Build and manage fully integrated Primavera P6 programmes across the design lifecycle
• Resource- and cost-load programmes, accurately reflecting labour, plant, equipment, and materials
• Support commercial and finance teams with valuations, forecasts, and cash flow reporting
• Monitor progress using earned value management (EVM), flagging issues early and recommending solutions
• Carry out critical path analysis, mitigation programmes, and support claims when delays arise
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to keep programmes aligned
• Deliver weekly/monthly updates, lookaheads, and reporting for senior management

• 3 + years' experience as a P6 Planner on large infrastructure projects
• Experience with tunnelling or shafts experience advantageous
• Confident in cost and resource loading and applying EVM techniques
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communicator and team player, able to work across design, commercial, and delivery functions
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with NEC or FIDIC contract forms.
• UK Driving Licence
• Happy with 5 days a week in the office in Leeds

• Salary Up to 65,000
• Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice on: Medical, Dental, and Tech Purchases
• Benefit Platform + 4x death in service
• Discretional company bonus
• Pension 5% company 4% employee
• 23 Days Holiday + 8 BH

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

P6 Planner

Aldermaston

6-month contract

Paying up to 55p/h (inside IR35)

Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance. Please only apply if suitable.

Responsibilities :

• Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported.
• Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects is supported.
• Producing, Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with the agreed business rhythm within the projects.
• Delivery of long-range operational integrated Programme Planning activities.
• Supporting the Planning Lead and Project Controls Manager with emergent projects
• Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

Experience required:

• Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast information to enable business decision-making.
• Ideally, have experience working in a nuclear environment, engineering or similar high-hazard, highly regulated environment.
• Quality of EV variance analysis for schedule performance. (SPI)
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the end-to-end Planning processes and the production and maintenance of associated policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Supporting the delivery of Planning tools and EVMS, templates, and training to internal customers.
• Reviewing project WBS and agreeing/recommending changes to the Projects Control Manager.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain UK SC level security clearance

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Attention all P6 Planners!

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a P6 Planner to join a global engineering consultancy, in a contract position outside IR35 . In this role you will be required to work 5 days a week in our clients Newcastle office. This is a great opportunity to work on a range of Oil & Gas and Maritime projects.

-Competitive day rate ranging from 400-425 (depending on experience).

Key Responsibilities:

-Create and manage project schedules using Primavera P6.

-Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather schedule inputs.

-Monitor progress, update forecasts, and perform critical path analysis.

-Produce schedule reports and dashboards for internal and client use.

-Support schedule change management and documentation control.

What we are looking for:

-Must have experience working on Oil & Gas and/or Maritime projects.

-Extensive knowledge and experience using P6 Primavera.

-Proven experience in infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects.

-Strong communicator with attention to detail and time management skills.

-Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project needs.

-Scheduling or project management certifications (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE PSP) are a plus.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) Project Master Schedule (PMS) from bid and proposal stage through to execution and project close-out. You will ensure stakeholder alignment, accurate progress tracking, and the delivery of robust planning information to support critical decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive planner with strong Primavera P6 skills and experience in complex engineering or shipbuilding projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Project Master Schedule (PMS) in line with contract specifications.
• Review contractual documentation to support schedule development, execution, and close-out.
• Build and manage schedules in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Conduct and facilitate Schedule Risk Analysis workshops to validate programme integrity.
• Develop and maintain the Project Schedule Risk Register.
• Integrate subcontractor and third-party schedules into the PMS.
• Ensure continuous stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project schedule change control processes, reflecting accurate time and cost variations.
• Coordinate with planners to collect and validate schedule progress data.
• Develop recovery plans to mitigate programme slippages.
• Produce and deliver schedule delay analysis reports to the Project Management Team (PMT).

Person Specification

• High standards of ethics, compliance, and a strong commitment to HSE policies and procedures.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to liaise across all stakeholder levels in a heavy engineering environment.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Fit and mobile - able to work both in the Yard, workshops, and onboard vessels.
• Willing to mentor and coach junior planners.
• A self-starter with some marine, shipbuilding, or large-scale construction experience.

Required Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Planner in a construction, manufacturing, or marine environment (shipbuilding desirable).
• Proven background in project and production planning.
• Higher National qualification (or above) in a relevant discipline.
• Advanced understanding of planning and scheduling principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong IT skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Other info

• Predominately office based, so needs to be in commuting distance.
• 37 hour standard week
• Day rate dependant on experience - to be discussed at qualification stage

If you are an experienced Planner with a strong background in the marine industry and proficiency in Primavera P6, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's team.

A leading Civil Engineering Contractor is looking for a P6 Planner to join their Design Team in Leeds, supporting major UK infrastructure projects with a focus on tunnelling, shafts, and microtunnelling. They offer a variety of excellent work and lifestyle benefits, and a Salary up to 65,000, this is a great opportunity to work on some unique projects and make a difference to the UK infrastructure.

This isn't a typical site-based planning role, you'll be at the heart of the design office, driving programme development, managing resources, and supporting commercial decisions. If you're an experienced Primavera P6 planner with strong cost and resource loading skills, this is a chance to shape how complex design work is delivered.

• Build and manage fully integrated Primavera P6 programmes across the design lifecycle
• Resource- and cost-load programmes, accurately reflecting labour, plant, equipment, and materials
• Support commercial and finance teams with valuations, forecasts, and cash flow reporting
• Monitor progress using earned value management (EVM), flagging issues early and recommending solutions
• Carry out critical path analysis, mitigation programmes, and support claims when delays arise
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to keep programmes aligned
• Deliver weekly/monthly updates, lookaheads, and reporting for senior management

• 3 + years' experience as a P6 Planner on large infrastructure projects
• Experience with tunnelling or shafts experience advantageous
• Confident in cost and resource loading and applying EVM techniques
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communicator and team player, able to work across design, commercial, and delivery functions
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with NEC or FIDIC contract forms.
• UK Driving Licence
• Happy with 5 days a week in the office in Leeds

• Salary Up to 65,000
• Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice on: Medical, Dental, and Tech Purchases
• Benefit Platform + 4x death in service
• Discretional company bonus
• Pension 5% company 4% employee
• 23 Days Holiday + 8 BH

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.