Job Title: Planning Manager
Location: Warrington (2-3 days per week in office)
Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Start Date: Early August
Sector: Water Infrastructure

We are working with a leading global engineering and professional services firm to appoint a Planning Manager to support the delivery of complex water capital projects in the UK. This role will play a critical part in ensuring that project programmes are robust, compliant, and aligned with delivery objectives.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in programme management within the water or utilities sector, strong Primavera P6 capabilities, and a deep understanding of NEC contract programme requirements.

• Lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.

• Perform critical path analysis and proactively monitor programme performance to support timely delivery.

• Ensure schedule compliance with contract and client requirements, particularly in line with NEC Cl31 and Cl32 submissions.

• Conduct data quality reviews of programme submissions and ensure consistency across project schedules.

• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and other key stakeholders.

• Contribute to progress reporting and support client engagement through clear and accurate schedule updates.

• Identify and mitigate scheduling risks across project phases including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager on water or major infrastructure projects, ideally within a consultancy or Tier 1 contractor environment.

• Expert user of Primavera P6.

• Deep understanding of NEC contracts, including preparation and review of Cl31 and Cl32 schedules.

• Strong capability in critical path and delay analysis.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and data integrity.

• Effective communicator, confident working in multidisciplinary teams and presenting to clients.

• This is an Inside IR35 contract position.

• Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week required in the Warrington office.

• Start date: Early August.