Senior Planner

About Walker Sime 

At Walker Sime, we’re proud to partner with some of the UK’s leading organisations to deliver exceptional talent across the infrastructure, construction and property sectors. We believe recruitment should be built on long-term relationships, honest advice and a genuine understanding of our clients and candidates. Our focus is on connecting great people with great projects, helping to shape the future of the built environment. 

The Opportunity 

Walker Sime is delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Planner to join a successful and growing organisation delivering major construction and infrastructure projects across the North West. 

Based in Manchester, you’ll play a key role in supporting the successful planning and delivery of complex projects, working closely with project teams, commercial teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure programmes are effectively developed, monitored and delivered. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner looking to take the next step in their career, working on exciting projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where professional development and innovation are encouraged. 

• Before applying for this role please ensure you are security cleared, Due to the nature of this project 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes from pre-construction through to completion. 

• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure effective planning and delivery strategies are implemented. 

• Monitor progress against agreed programmes, identifying risks, opportunities and potential delays. 

• Provide accurate programme updates, reports and analysis to project stakeholders. 

• Support the identification and management of project risks, mitigation strategies and recovery plans. 

• Review project performance and provide advice on programme impacts and potential solutions. 

• Work closely with commercial, design and delivery teams to ensure alignment across all project activities. 

• Support tender and pre-construction planning activities. 

• Manage change control processes and assess the impact of variations and compensation events. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and best practice. 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate: 

• Proven experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure. 

• Strong knowledge of planning techniques and project controls. 

• Experience developing and managing programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject. 

• Good understanding of NEC contracts and project delivery processes. 

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, clients and senior stakeholders. 

• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities. 

• Experience working on complex projects from inception through to completion. 

• Relevant qualifications in construction, engineering, project management or a related discipline (preferred). 

What’s on Offer 

• Competitive salary package. 

• Opportunity to work on exciting and high-profile projects across the North West. 

• Career development and progression opportunities. 

• Supportive and collaborative working environment. 

• Exposure to experienced project delivery teams. 

• Pension scheme. 

• Generous annual leave entitlement. 

• Ongoing professional development and training. 

Interested? 

If you’re an experienced Planner looking for your next challenge and want to be part of an organisation delivering some of the UK’s most exciting construction and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply today or contact the Walker Sime team for a confidential discussion