Senior Planner - Infrastructure/Construction
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NRL’s design and build contractor is looking to recruit a Senior Planner to be based in Macclesfield on a permanent staff basis.
About The Role:
You will be joining one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. They support clients in the water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear and food and beverage industries to deliver next , value-added engineering solutions.
What will you be doing?
You will create and manage detailed project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project, turning complex plans into clear, achievable steps.
You will work closely with teams to assess resources, forecast timelines, track progress, and proactively solve delays.
By liaising with engineers, managers, and stakeholders, you will ensure everyone’s aligned and informed.
You'll analyse critical paths, update schedules, and generate helpful reports—including S-curves and productivity charts—to keep projects on track.
Your approach will blend smart planning with collaboration to meet goals efficiently while maintaining quality, budget alignment, and timeline precision.
What you'll bring:
Experience in construction planning and scheduling
Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools
Strong understanding of construction methods, drawings, and documents
Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and resource planning
Analytical mindset with solid risk management and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with BIM and large-scale infrastructure projects
Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards
Willingness to travel and work flexibly to meet project needs
What’s in it for you?
On offer is a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
Company Pension Scheme
Death in Service Benefit
Hybrid working is available following initial probationary period.
Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
My Rewards – offering discounts on high street and online shopping
Employee assistance programme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
In addition, this role offers;
Private health care for you
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Overtime
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website
- Location:
- Macclesfield
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Planner, Senior, Construction, Infrastructure, Planning
