Senior Planner
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Location
Macclesfield
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Competitive Salary DOE
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Contact:
Jamie Osborne
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Contact email:
Jamie.Osborne@firstrg.com
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Contact phone:
000000
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Job ref:
091034
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Published:
10 days ago
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Expiry date:
2025-09-10
Job Title: Senior Planner
Position: Permanent
Location: Macclesfield
The role
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects across the UK. You’ll be part of a collaborative team in a safety-first, client-focused environment, where your skills will help shape, renew, and enhance critical infrastructure for the future.
What you’ll be doing
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Creating and managing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools
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Turning complex project plans into clear, achievable steps and ensuring alignment across stakeholders
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Tracking progress, forecasting timelines, and resolving potential delays before they impact delivery
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Liaising with engineering, management, and client teams to keep projects on track
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Analysing critical paths, updating schedules, and producing reports such as S-curves and productivity charts
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Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed budgets, timelines, and quality standards
What we’re looking for
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3–5+ years’ experience in construction planning and scheduling
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Strong knowledge of construction methods, drawings, and documentation
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Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent tools
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Experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource planning
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Analytical mindset with strong risk management and problem-solving skills
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Knowledge of BIM and large-scale infrastructure projects is desirable
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Understanding of safety regulations and quality standards
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Flexibility to travel when required
What’s on offer
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Company pension scheme
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Private healthcare
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
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Hybrid working after probation
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Overtime opportunities
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Employee discounts and rewards platform
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Employee assistance programme
About you
You’ll be a proactive, detail-oriented planner with a passion for driving projects forward. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, be confident in working with multiple stakeholders, and be committed to delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.