At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and manage project schedules using Primavera P6 in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading company in the construction sector with exciting projects.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working options, and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and professional development available.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-profile project and make an immediate impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning for complex projects and strong Primavera P6 skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The successful candidate will bring proven planning experience from sectors such as energy, manufacturing, logistics, or other complex project environments, alongside strong Primavera P6 expertise.
Working closely with the EPC Planner, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing project schedules, coordinating across multiple workstreams, and ensuring programme objectives remain on track. This is a fast-paced environment requiring someone who can quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of planning activities, and add value from day one.
An immediate start is available, making this an excellent opportunity for a Planner looking to join a high-profile project at a critical stage of delivery.
Create, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 to support programme delivery.
- Track progress against key milestones, identifying potential risks, delays, and schedule impacts at an early stage.
- Ensure planning information remains accurate and up to date, supporting effective project reporting and decision-making.
- Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and project teams to capture progress and reflect changes within programme schedules.
- Analyse schedule performance, highlighting variances and contributing to the development of mitigation and recovery strategies.
- Produce look-ahead plans, milestone reports, and other planning outputs to support project execution.
- Provide planning expertise across multiple workstreams, helping to coordinate activities and maintain programme alignment within a complex EPC environment.
Demonstrable experience in a Planning role supporting complex engineering, infrastructure, or EPC project environments.
- Strong practical expertise in Primavera P6, including the development, maintenance, and optimisation of project schedules.
- Sound understanding of project controls, scheduling methodologies, and programme management best practices.
- Ability to work autonomously on-site, managing planning activities with minimal supervision.
- Proven track record of identifying, assessing, and communicating schedule risks, dependencies, and critical path impacts.
- Previous experience working within EPC project delivery and contract environments.
- Relevant planning qualification, such as APM, P3O, or an equivalent industry-recognised certification.
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and experience supporting planning and reporting requirements within similar contractual frameworks.
Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.
Project Planner / Construction Planner (Permanent) in Somerset employer: Datasource Recruitment
At Datasource, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Project Planner in Wiltshire, you will benefit from competitive remuneration, flexible working options, and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in a supportive environment that values your expertise and encourages professional growth.
