P6 Planning Manager

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Assisting Success Limited Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year


Job Description:

P6 Planning Manager

Role Overview

Assisting Success Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly expanding SME, delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the utilities, rail, energy/renewables, and highways sectors. We specialise in driving infrastructure and service improvements through safer, faster, and better project delivery while continuously seeking opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

At this exciting stage of our growth, we are looking for a results-driven Planning Manager, to join our high-performing project management team and delivering exceptional projects that shape the UK's critical infrastructure.

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking P6 Planning Manager to join our team. This role will lead scheduling activities for major infrastructure programmes and interface closely with delivery, commercial, and engineering teams. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential, along with a working knowledge of 4D planning and schedule assurance tools such as the DCMA 14-Point Check. Knowledge of statutory undertakers processes and utility works is highly desirable

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Key Responsibilities

Create, update, and manage integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.

Deliver 4D schedules using tools like Synchro.

Perform DCMA 14-Point Assessments to ensure schedule quality and robustness.

Monitor progress against key milestones and report on schedule performance with variance analysis.

Work collaboratively with project teams to refine phasing, sequencing, and programme risks.

Support planning assurance and programme controls in alignment with governance frameworks.

Engage with stakeholders across engineering, commercial, design, and delivery.

Contribute to schedule impact assessments, including what-if analysis and mitigation strategies.

Interface with third-party stakeholders including statutory undertakers and utility companies.

Integrate and monitor utility diversions programming in line with the C2C9 process, supporting accurate planning of preliminary and detailed design, noticing, and construction stages.

Apply a working knowledge of NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) to ensure planning assumptions are compliant with permitting and noticing requirements.

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Qualifications and Skills

Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent is advantageous but not essential

years of planning experience in infrastructure or major programmes, with strong Primavera P6 proficiency.

Demonstrable experience in 4D planning and linking BIM models with schedule data.

Practical application of DCMA 14-Point Schedule Checks.

Awareness of utility planning practices, including the C2C9 statutory undertaker engagement process.

Sound understanding of NRSWA legislation and its implications for project programming.

Highly analytical with attention to detail and strong reporting skills.

Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and schedule visualisation tools.

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Benefits

Competitive base salary and performance incentives.

Exposure to major UK infrastructure frameworks.

Career development opportunities with a dynamic planning team.

Flexible working, including remote and site-based integration.

Health and wellbeing packages, pension contributions.



Required Skills:

Planning


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