Senior Planner

Job description

Senior P6 Planner – Rail Infrastructure | Manchester

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) + Overtime

Training: Fully Funded Tickets and site experience

Progression: Clear Career Pathway

Are you a Primavera P6 Planner who can build programmes from first principles — not just merge subcontractor schedules?

We’re supporting a growing infrastructure contractor delivering complex rail projects across the North West. They’re looking for a technically strong Planner who can take ownership of programme development, NEC delay analysis, and commercial programme management within live environments.

This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role where your planning expertise really matters.

The Role

As a Senior P6 Planner, you will:

✅ Build fully resourced programmes from scratch using Primavera P6

✅ Develop robust baselines aligned to methodology, risk & scope

✅ Carry out delay analysis & time impact assessments under NEC

✅ Support compensation event assessments

✅ Work closely with delivery teams on progress & reporting

✅ Attend site when required to validate sequencing & methodology

✅ Support tender planning where needed

This role suits someone confident in planning logic, sequencing and contractual programme management — not just updating spreadsheets.

About You

We’re looking for:

✔ Strong Primavera P6 experience (essential)

✔ Proven ability to build programmes from first principles

✔ Strong NEC knowledge (delay analysis, CE assessments, programme clauses)

✔ Rail or civil engineering infrastructure experience (rail ideal)

✔ Strong understanding of construction sequencing

✔ Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Desirable (training can be funded):

• PTS

• Experience in live rail environments

What’s On Offer

Up to £65,000 salary (DOE)

Hybrid working (Manchester-based with flexibility)

⏱ Overtime available

Fully funded additional tickets & training (IRATA, COSS & more)

Opportunity for more site exposure

Clear progression to Senior Planner / Planning Manager

Long-term career growth within a growing infrastructure contractor

Next Steps

If you’re a technically strong P6 Planner who enjoys building programmes properly and wants to develop your career within rail infrastructure — let’s talk.

Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.

Similar job titles: Senior Planner, P6 Planner, Project Planner, Planning Engineer, Senior Planning Engineer, Programme Planner, Rail Planner, Project Controls Engineer

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English