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Costain Group PLC

Planner

Costain Group PLC

. Work with stakeholders to develop and manage programmes .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in programme management, including cost and resource loading, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. Proficient in using Primavera (P6) and applying Earned Value Analysis within project controls in regulated environments.

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Primavera (P6) ExperienceEarned Value AnalysisCost and Resource Loaded PlansProject Controls ExperienceAPMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner

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Hard Skills
Programme ManagementCost LoadingResource LevellingActivity ReschedulingAnalytical SkillsNumeracyProject PlanningReportingQuality Criteria DevelopmentBreakdown Structures
Soft Skills
Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCapability Building
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeProject Controls ToolsScheduling ToolsRisk Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
HNC/HNDDegree QualifiedPMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Project DeliveryHighly Regulated EnvironmentPlanning ProcessesResource RequirementsProgramme Updates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work with stakeholders to develop and manage programmes
  • Complete programme updates and reporting internally and externally
  • Work with the QS team to cost load the existing programme of works
  • Manage subcontractor plans and feed updates into the overall programme
  • Develop breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy
  • Enquire, record and test project assumptions to ensure plans are realistic and achievable
  • Interface and integrate regularly with the project controls team to maintain an aligned financial position with the Project Plan
  • Support the project manager with resource smoothing, resource levelling and activity rescheduling to optimise delivery
  • Identify wider resource requirements for project delivery
  • Ensure stakeholder requirements are understood and addressed in reporting arrangements
  • Advise on planning processes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support capability building and best practice in planning and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths
  • Primavera (P6) trained and experienced
  • Experience in building cost and resource loaded plans
  • Experience and understanding of Earned Value Analysis as a reporting tool
  • High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent MS Office skills
  • Driving required
  • Security clearance required
  • HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a planning related discipline (desirable)
  • APMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner or equivalent (desirable)
  • PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) (desirable)
  • Experience or understanding in interpreting estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools (desirable)
  • Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment (desirable)
  • Comfortable working at least 3 days per week from either the Costain Manchester Office or Trawsfynydd Site, with travel required between the two

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Permanent employment option
  • Fixed-term contract option
  • Disability Confident employer interview consideration for applicants who disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria
  • Interview feedback provided following an interview