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

Creating and managing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools

Turning complex project plans into clear, achievable steps and ensuring alignment across stakeholders

Tracking progress, forecasting timelines, and resolving potential delays before they impact delivery

Liaising with engineering, management, and client teams to keep projects on track

Analysing critical paths, updating schedules, and producing reports such as S-curves and productivity charts

Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed budgets, timelines, and quality standards

What we're looking for

3-5+ years' experience in construction planning and scheduling

Strong knowledge of construction methods, drawings, and documentation

Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent tools

Experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource planning

Analytical mindset with strong risk management and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of BIM and large-scale infrastructure projects is desirable

Understanding of safety regulations and quality standards

Flexibility to travel when required

What's on offer

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday

Hybrid working after probation

Overtime opportunities

Employee discounts and rewards platform

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