278 Primavera p6 Project Planner jobs in the United Kingdom

A new client to Sphere, are looking to employ a Construction Planner with immediate effect.

The successful candidate will be based acrossa large new build major project in Bristol. It will be constructed over a minimum of 5 years and across multiple phases. The end product will consist ofa new build Campus, Auditorium, Office Blocks, Training Facilities, Restaurant, Kitchens, and underground Car Park. However, the initial project will consist of a 90M new build Office Block.

Your new company are a large UK Main Contractor, who specialise in Construction, Fit Out, and Major Regeneration schemes.

For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience.

Title : Construction Planner
Location: Bristol
Salary: 50-75,000 + car allowance + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Construction Planner with two plus years of experience to join an established and reputable main contractor based in Bristol who have a proven track record in delivering high-quality construction projects.

The Construction Planner will be site based and will play a crucial role in the planning and coordination of a 100m student accommodation project in Central Bristol. They will be responsible for the development and management of detailed project schedules, working closely with the project team to ensure timelines and milestones are met. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile project alongside an experienced team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed construction schedules using Asta Powerproject.
• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project timelines are adhered to.
• Prepare and monitor progress reports and highlight any potential delays or issues that may arise.
• Coordinate site-based activities to optimize the use of resources and reduce downtime.
• Support the project team in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Provide planning expertise and support in the preparation of tenders, budgets, and project proposals.
• Work closely with the design and construction teams to ensure integration of design and construction schedules.
• Liaise with the client and other key stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve any issues that may arise.

Candidate

• Strong background in construction with experience on large-scale building projects, experience within the residential or student accommodation sector would be a distinct advantage but not essential.
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject software is essential.
• Extensive site experience and a deep understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and logistics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A relevant qualification in construction management, engineering, or a related field is desirable.

Offer

• Starting salary of between 50-75,000 per annum
• Car allowance of 6,000 per annum or choice of company car
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 28 days annual leave plus

• Project Planning & Scheduling including project timelines using ASTA.
• Coordinate sequencing of tasks to avoid delays.
• Cost Estimation & Budgeting
• Work with estimators to calculate material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Identify areas where costs can be optimized without compromising quality.Ensure everyone is aligned on design, schedule, and budget before construction starts.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Review permits, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Prepare reports, drawings, and planning documents for approval.

Are you a construction professional with a passion for precision planning and delivering high-profile projects on time and within budget? If you thrive on solving complex challenges and ensuring seamless project execution, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The role

As a Construction Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our project success working closely with Operations Directors to develop and manage critical project programmes. You’ll create and maintain detailed, logic-linked critical path programmes, method statements, and logistics plans from bid stage through to completion. Your ability to coordinate seamlessly with site teams, project managers, engineers, and architects will ensure projects run smoothly and align with key objectives. By generating insightful progress reports, forecasts, and mitigation strategies, you’ll provide the data-driven oversight needed to keep everything on track. With a proactive approach to risk management, you’ll identify potential challenges early and implement effective solutions to maintain timelines and budgets. Additionally, working closely with the Costing team, you’ll ensure resources are allocated effectively, optimising time and expenditure for maximum efficiency.

Depending on your location, this role would be office based (Chester) or home based with nationwide travel to site as required. 

What you'll bring

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in construction planning, ideally within PBSA, BTR, or similar sectors. Proficiency in ASTA construction project management software and a deep understanding of critical path analysis will be essential. You should be a strong communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to drive project success. A problem-solving mindset is key, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement swift solutions to avoid delays. Attention to detail is crucial, ensuring meticulous planning and documentation that leaves nothing to chance.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your planning expertise makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Why choose Watkin Jones Group?

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development.

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
li>Wellbeing: Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform is available.
• < trong>Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.

This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Construction Planner to join our Clients team. This role will support the Construction Lead Planner in developing and progressing the integrated level 5 schedule, encompassing the full MEH scope and reflecting interfaces with other tier 1 partners.

The MEH Deputy Lead Planner will be an integral part of the MEH Programme, working closely with the Planning, Delivery Integration, and Area Management teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Construction Planner will be responsible for on-site planning of installation activities and associated data, including governance, management, and updates of MEH construction schedules. This role reports to the Level 5 Lead Planner and is accountable for ensuring the schedule aligns with the overall project integrated works schedule (IWS) and the 16-week look ahead process for delivering schedule adherence.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Develop, integrate, design, test, and commission detailed construction schedules within the MEH phase.
2. Conduct integrated schedule reviews to develop optimised construction delivery sequences and resource-loaded schedules for all aspects of integrated mechanical, electrical, and HVAC (MEH) planning on the Hinkley Point C project.
3. Integrate construction works activities with all HPC programmes within the MEH schedules to optimise the planning process and address interfaces.
4. Manage and update schedule data within planning and production control toolsets.
5. Support the performance optimisation of the 4D capability for Safety, Quality, Cost, Time, and Risk across the life-cycle delivery of the MEH scope of Work.
6. Ensure the MEH installation schedule is supported by relevant digital toolsets and data to meet delivery needs.
7. Produce, manage, and maintain MEH Programme construction schedules in accordance with planning procedures and contract requirements.
8. Report site progress using various methods and communicate relevant schedule data to the construction leads.

Key Deliverables:

1. Advocate for safe and effective planning of works for site construction.
2. Incorporate conventional and nuclear safety considerations into planning processes for project success.
3. Develop detailed plans for facilities and/or areas, integrating, coordinating, and sequencing work activities for the optimum construction sequence, with particular attention to contractor interfaces within the 16-week horizon.
4. Communicate schedule resource requirements, durations, and associated quantity information to construction leads.
5. Support the project's periodic look-ahead process with a rolling extract of an integrated schedule.
6. Identify planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements.
7. Identify quantities and factors affecting the programme.
8. Establish and agree on delivery construction outputs and working hours.
9. Develop resource, material, and quantity profiles from the level 5 schedule to support delivery readiness, particularly for bulk MEH materials and equipment delivery needs.
10. Develop schedule metrics and reporting to measure schedule adherence and planned/actual schedule performance.
11. Collaborate with the 4D team to develop animated schedule sequences and enhance the project's 4D tools and capabilities, particularly for construction coordination purposes.
12. Work with construction teams and the PDO to develop visual management capabilities for deployment in the field by construction and contract partner teams.
13. Encourage the development of HPC lessons learned to support future project execution.

Key Interfaces:

1. MEH Joint Venture.
2. MEH Programme.
3. Area Management.
4. Logistics/Expeditors.
5. Transverse Equipment.

Knowledge & Skills:

Essential:
The Construction Planner must have knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction processes and their integration. Specific essential knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience include:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of programme progress and forecasting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Understanding of various methods of planning, programming, and progress monitoring.
• Understanding of the construction market, methods, plant and equipment, and labour requirements.
• Basic understanding of estimating principles.

Desirable:
• Understanding of the NEC Alliance contract and other contract forms used on HPC.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:
• Experience delivering highly complex projects in regulated environments.
• Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of French is advantageous.
• Industrial experience in MEH delivery.

Desirable:
1. 4D and 5D planning experience.
2. Background in nuclear construction.
3. A construction trade or OND/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent in Construction Management or related field is desirable.
4. Professional membership in one or more of the following: RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE or equivalent experience based on previous projects.

Job title: Project Planner

Location: Galemire Court, Westlakes Science & Technology Park, Ingwell Drive, Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24 3HY

Contract length: 6 months contract

Pay Rate: 50-57/hour PAYE

Work Hour: Mon-Friday Day Shift

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting a Planner working on behalf of a leading Asset & Technology Solutions services company.

Responsible at tender stage to the Planning Lead or Bid Manager for the range of activities involved in the project planning life cycle,:

• Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning standards,

procedures and guidance.

• Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements

• Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme

• Establishing and agreeing with Operations construction outputs and agree working hours

with appropriate Estimator

• Establishing and agreeing with Operations and Bid Team key methods of construction,

sequencing, installation and commissioning

• Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning

philosophy, presentations and reports

• Producing the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the

tender requirements

• Establish Earned Value Management

• Developing overall programmes, issuing to all parties for review and implementing

recommendations, innovation and best practice as applicable

• Reconciling company and subcontract plant/labour and major materials elements in

conjunction where appropriate Applying resource levelling techniques as necessary

• Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues

Experience

Previous experience working in a similar role within a corporate environment.

Requirements/Skills

• Operational experience (ie site engineer/site agent) together with previous significant experience of planning services in small to medium sized projects within the construction and engineering industry

• Proficiency in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets

• Proficiency in Earned Value Management reporting techniques

• An understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications.

• An understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring

• An understanding of risk and opportunity management with reference to planning programming

• An understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement.

• A good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications

• An understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring.

A new client to Sphere, are looking to employ a Construction Planner with immediate effect.

The successful candidate will be based acrossa large new build major project in Bristol. It will be constructed over a minimum of 5 years and across multiple phases. The end product will consist ofa new build Campus, Auditorium, Office Blocks, Training Facilities, Restaurant, Kitchens, and underground Car Park. However, the initial project will consist of a 90M new build Office Block.

Your new company are a large UK Main Contractor, who specialise in Construction, Fit Out, and Major Regeneration schemes.

For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience.

• Project Planning & Scheduling including project timelines using ASTA.
• Coordinate sequencing of tasks to avoid delays.
• Cost Estimation & Budgeting
• Work with estimators to calculate material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Identify areas where costs can be optimized without compromising quality.Ensure everyone is aligned on design, schedule, and budget before construction starts.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Review permits, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Prepare reports, drawings, and planning documents for approval.

Are you a construction professional with a passion for precision planning and delivering high-profile projects on time and within budget? If you thrive on solving complex challenges and ensuring seamless project execution, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The role

As a Construction Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our project success working closely with Operations Directors to develop and manage critical project programmes. You’ll create and maintain detailed, logic-linked critical path programmes, method statements, and logistics plans from bid stage through to completion. Your ability to coordinate seamlessly with site teams, project managers, engineers, and architects will ensure projects run smoothly and align with key objectives. By generating insightful progress reports, forecasts, and mitigation strategies, you’ll provide the data-driven oversight needed to keep everything on track. With a proactive approach to risk management, you’ll identify potential challenges early and implement effective solutions to maintain timelines and budgets. Additionally, working closely with the Costing team, you’ll ensure resources are allocated effectively, optimising time and expenditure for maximum efficiency.

Depending on your location, this role would be office based (Chester) or home based with nationwide travel to site as required. 

What you'll bring

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in construction planning, ideally within PBSA, BTR, or similar sectors. Proficiency in ASTA construction project management software and a deep understanding of critical path analysis will be essential. You should be a strong communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to drive project success. A problem-solving mindset is key, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement swift solutions to avoid delays. Attention to detail is crucial, ensuring meticulous planning and documentation that leaves nothing to chance.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your planning expertise makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Why choose Watkin Jones Group?

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development.

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
li>Wellbeing: Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform is available.
• < trong>Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.

This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.