Project Planner in Slough

Salary: £70,000 – £100,000 + package
Sector: Civil Engineering & Rail
Contract Type: Permanent

An established and growing civil engineering business is looking to appoint an experienced P6 Planner to support the successful delivery of multiple major civils and rail projects.

This is a key position within the project delivery team, working closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and site operations to develop, maintain and monitor detailed programmes from pre-construction through to completion.

The successful candidate will have strong Primavera P6 experience, with experience across complex civil engineering, infrastructure or rail projects and a good understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed programmes using Primavera P6.

• Produce and update baseline, target and live project programmes.

• Manage programmes across multiple projects simultaneously.

• Liaise closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Site Teams and clients.

• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays and areas of risk.

• Produce regular programme updates, progress reports and management information.

• Analyse programme performance and develop mitigation and recovery plans.

• Support project forecasts, resource requirements and key project milestones.

• Assist with extension of time, delay and change management activities.

• Provide programme input into tenders and pre-construction activities.

• Ensure programme requirements are aligned with contractual obligations.

• Attend progress meetings and provide clear programme updates to internal and external stakeholders.

• Work closely with site teams to ensure programme information accurately reflects progress on site.

• Proven experience as a Planner / Senior Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure or rail.

• Strong Primavera P6 experience is essential.

• Experience managing multiple projects and programmes simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, resources and project delivery.

• Experience working under NEC and/or JCT contracts.

• Good understanding of delay, change and programme impact.

• Experience working closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and site operations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with PACS or Site Live would be advantageous.

• Civil engineering, infrastructure or rail experience is highly desirable.

• £70,000 – £100,000 salary, dependent on experience.

• Competitive benefits and package.

• Opportunity to work across a range of major civils and rail projects.

• Exposure to complex programmes and multiple live projects.

• Long-term career progression within an established business.

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project, commercial and operational teams.

If you are an experienced P6 Planner with a civils or rail background and strong NEC/JCT experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV.