AWC Group
Senior Planner - Manchester Area
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Vacancy Created: 28/07/2026
To apply for this role, please call Alan on 07766 383614 or alternatively you can send your CV and competencies to [email protected]
About AWC Staff Services
AWC Staff Services are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a growing Project Management team delivering major capital projects across infrastructure, real estate, and the public sector.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex programmes, helping clients achieve positive project outcomes through effective planning, programme management, and collaborative delivery.
The role is well suited to a proactive, client-focused planner who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills and enjoys working within high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and manage project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project across a range of major capital projects.
- Analyse programme performance, critical paths, progress, and project milestones, providing clear insight and recommendations to support successful delivery.
- Identify programme risks, delays, and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
- Produce high-quality programme reports, dashboards, and schedule updates for clients and project teams.
- Review contractor programmes and support programme assurance, governance, and project controls activities.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle to drive programme certainty and delivery excellence.
- Promote planning best practice, consistency, and robust programme management processes across project teams.
- Mentor and support the development of junior planners, contributing to the growth and capability of the wider team.
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Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in project planning within construction, infrastructure, or major capital projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, with Microsoft Project experience desirable.
- Excellent programme analysis, reporting, and scheduling expertise.
- Good understanding of project controls, programme management, and project governance principles.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- A collaborative approach with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to influence successful project outcomes.
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Desirable Requirements
- Experience across infrastructure, real estate, regeneration, or public sector projects.
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and programme assurance.
- Professional membership of, or working towards chartership with, APM, AACE, ICE, or an equivalent professional body.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and capital programmes.
- Exposure to complex, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages professional development.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Position
Rate: Industry Standard
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