This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure programmes across sectors including defence, transportation, energy, aviation and major public sector developments. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team, supporting nationally significant projects from concept through to delivery while benefiting from structured career development and exposure to industry-leading clients.
The Role
As a Project Planner, you'll play a key role in developing, maintaining and analysing project programmes, helping clients deliver complex projects safely, efficiently and on time. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you'll collaborate with project managers, engineers, commercial professionals and clients to provide robust planning and scheduling support throughout the project lifecycle.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Producing baseline schedules and monitoring project progress against key milestones
Identifying programme risks, critical path activities and opportunities for improvement
Supporting project controls through schedule analysis, reporting and performance monitoring
Working closely with project managers and technical teams to ensure programmes remain accurate and achievable
Preparing progress reports, dashboards and programme updates for clients and stakeholders
Supporting change management and schedule impact assessments
Contributing to planning best practice and continuous improvement across project controls
About You
Experience working as a Project Planner within construction, infrastructure, engineering or major projects
Proficient in Primavera P6 (Microsoft Project experience also beneficial)
Strong understanding of project planning principles, scheduling and critical path analysis
Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams
Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders
Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable
Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or equivalent is advantageous but not essential
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working
Annual bonus
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension contribution
Life assurance
Professional development and funded training
Clear progression within an established Project Controls team
Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and engineering programmes
Inclusive, collaborative and supportive working environment
If you're a Project Planner looking to develop your career within one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary consultancies while working on high-profile infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, contact Max Condie on (phone number removed), or apply today
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year