Frontier Resourcing
Project Planner
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Project Planners Wanted
Due to increasing demand within our client’s projects, we are seeking Project Planners to support critical energy transition programmes across the UK. You’ll join a collaborative and high-performing team delivering complex, high-value infrastructure and energy projects in Manchester.
Each location presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of the UK energy landscape, whether through decarbonising traditional assets, supporting national net zero initiatives, or enabling the development of renewable power networks.
As a Planner, you’ll play a central role in developing and managing integrated schedules, identifying key risks, and driving performance insights that enable successful project delivery.
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What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project
- Establish baselines, WBS, and planning frameworks across major programmes
- Conduct critical path and schedule risk analysis; model 'what-if' scenarios
- Track progress and performance using Excel, Power BI, and earned value metrics
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure accuracy
- Present reports, S-curves, and dashboards to support informed decision-making
- Lead planning assurance and governance aligned with NEC/FIDIC contracts
- Mentor junior planners and support capability development within the team
- Provide planning expertise to integrated project controls environments
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in planning major energy, nuclear or utilities projects
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and performance dashboards
- Knowledge of EVM, critical path method (CPM), and risk-based planning techniques
- Familiarity with contract frameworks such as NEC
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g. nuclear, oil & gas, utilities) is advantageous
- Eligible to work in the UK and travel to client sites as needed
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What’s On Offer
- Work on some of the UK’s most transformational energy transition projects
- Tailored development pathways and training in project controls
- Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements
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