Planner

Plymouth

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Location
Plymouth
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Job description

Planner - Devonport Dockyard

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Rate: £340 - £390 per day (DOE)

Contract: Long-term Contract

Hours: Monday to Friday (Site Based)

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Planner to join a major civil engineering and infrastructure programme based at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-profile project delivering complex construction and infrastructure works within one of the UK's most important defence environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes to ensure the successful delivery of works.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and update project programmes using Primavera P6

Monitor progress against programme and identify potential risks and delays

Produce programme updates, progress reports and look-ahead schedules

Work closely with delivery teams, commercial teams and stakeholders to ensure programme accuracy

Support planning and project controls activities throughout the project lifecycle

Assist with critical path analysis and programme optimisation

Contribute to reporting requirements and performance reviews

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure, defence, marine, rail, highways or major construction projects

Strong Primavera P6 experience

Excellent understanding of project planning methodologies and project controls

Ability to analyse programme performance and identify issues proactively

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Previous experience working on large, complex projects is highly desirable

What's on Offer

£340 - £390 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications

£50 lodge allowance per day worked on site if you live over 50 miles from site 

Long-term project opportunity

Major infrastructure programme with a strong pipeline of work

Collaborative and supportive project environment

Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant engineering projects

If you are an experienced Planner looking for your next challenge in Plymouth, we'd like to hear from you

Advert last confirmed live on 20 October 2026 · Partner reference 225740614