Job Description
P6 Planner
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Contract Type: Long-term contract
Summary
We are seeking an experienced P6 Planner to join a dynamic project team based in Bury St Edmunds on a long-term contract. The role primarily focuses on planning activities related to Overhead Line (OHL) diversions, with additional interest in candidates who have backgrounds in power, utilities, or related sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to monitor progress, identify risks, and support the delivery of projects on time and within budget. The role demands a highly skilled planner with a minimum of 8 years' experience in project planning and expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6, which is essential and non-negotiable for this position.
Skills
Minimum 5 years' experience in a project planning role
Expert user of Primavera P6 (mandatory)
Strong knowledge of project scheduling and programme development
Experience in OHL diversions, power, utilities, or related infrastructure projects
Ability to develop, maintain, and update complex project schedules
Risk identification and mitigation within project programmes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams
Proactive and organised with excellent attention to detail
Software/Tools
Primavera P6 (mandatory)
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
