Freelance Project Planner

Freelance Project Planner

Posted 3 days ago by Fawkes & Reece (North)

£500 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Summary: The Freelance Project Planner role at Fawkes & Reece involves supporting construction projects in the Northwest by developing and maintaining project schedules. The position requires collaboration with project managers and subcontractors to ensure timelines and deliverables are met. The planner will also be responsible for reporting on progress and managing potential delays. This ongoing role requires a commitment of five days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, monitor, and update detailed project programmes using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA Power Projects, Microsoft Excel.
  • Liaise with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure alignment of timelines and deliverables.
  • Identify paths, track progress, and manage potential delays proactively.
  • Support tender programmes and plan submissions for new bids.
  • Provide regular reports on progress, risks, and key metrics.
  • Assist in resource and cost planning.
  • Ensure compliance is within industry standards.

Key Skills:

  • 3+ years as a Project Planner.
  • Proficiency with planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA Power Projects, Microsoft Excel).
  • Strong understanding of construction methodology.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a team.
  • Relevant qualifications/experience in a project planner capacity.

Salary (Rate): £500/day

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Fawkes & Reece are currently looking for a Freelance Project Planner to support our construction projects across the Northwest. This is an ongoing project working 5 days a week.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are met.

Responsibilities of a Freelance Project Planner

  • Develop, monitor, and update detailed project programmes using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA Power Projects, Microsoft Excel.
  • Liaise with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure alignment of of timelines and deliverables.
  • Identify paths, track progress, and manage potential delays proactively.
  • Support tender programmes and plan submissions for new bids.
  • Provide regular reports on progress, risks, and key metrics.
  • Assist in resource and cost planning.
  • Ensure compliance is within industry standards.

Requirements for a Freelance Project Planner

  • 3+ years as a Project Planner.
  • Proficiency with planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA Power Projects, Microsoft Excel)
  • Strong understanding of construction methodology.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a team.

Desirable requirements for a Freelance Project Planner

  • Relevant qualifications / experience in a project planner capacity.

If you're interested in this role as a Freelance Project Planner, then please apply and we will be in touch ASAP.