Fawkes & Reece
Senior Planner
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Senior Planner | Manchester | Major Projects | Main Contractor
An established and highly respected main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of a strong pipeline of projects across Greater Manchester and the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a healthy secured workload, including major commercial developments in Manchester and education projects across the region.
The Role:
As Senior Planner, you'll play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of multiple live projects, working closely with operational teams from pre-construction through to completion.
Key responsibilities:
- Producing and managing detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
- Developing tender and contract programmes.
- Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing recovery strategies where required.
- Working closely with project teams to ensure programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with project objectives.
- Providing programme updates and reporting to senior management and clients.
- Supporting planning best practice across multiple projects.
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What We're Looking for:
- Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner with a main contractor.
- Experience delivering commercial, education, or large-scale construction projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work across multiple projects within a collaborative delivery team.
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What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Long-term, secured pipeline of high-value projects across the Northwest.
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile developments.
- Clear career progression within a growing and well-established contractor.
- Flexible working and a supportive team environment.
If you're an experienced Planner looking to join a contractor with an exciting portfolio of projects and genuine long-term opportunities, I'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.
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