D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Since formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with our clients our clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement:
“Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world”.
Overview of Role:
We are looking for experienced Planning professionals at mid to senior levels to join our team on a permanent basis, contributing to high-profile infrastructure projects across Manchester and Leeds.
Responsibilities:
* Work collaboratively with the planning team to integrate schedules and prepare clear, concise reports for stakeholders.
* Simplify complex project programmes into accessible reporting formats for decision-makers.
* Develop fully resource-loaded programmes using industry-standard software (e.g., Primavera P6), from first principles through all project lifecycle stages.
* Monitor progress, performance, and productivity against the baseline schedule, providing timely updates to stakeholders.
* Deliver schedule analysis including adherence tracking, critical path reviews, forecasting, and performance reporting.
* Produce periodic variance analyses and reports to support baseline maintenance and programme governance.
* Collaborate with delivery partners, stakeholders, and internal teams to assure schedule quality, identify risks, manage dependencies, and address key interfaces.
* Mentor and support junior planning staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practice adoption.
* Ensure schedules are developed, managed, and maintained effectively to meet project requirements and milestones.
* Promote innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence to deliver time-efficient, high-quality schedule outputs and reports.
* Build and maintain long lasting Client relationships, providing “best in class” service, while upholding our Core Values of Trust > People > Integrity > Innovation
Requirements:
* Member of a relevant professional body with chartered status (or working towards this) and/or educated to degree level.
* Ability to communicate the programme to stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience of schedule integration on large multidisciplinary projects.
* Knowledge of/experience in the UK infrastructure projects
* Experience of NEC Contracts
* Experience of using Primavera P6 and PowerBI
* Relevant experience in the successful scheduling of engineering projects.
* Knowledge of railway investment planning systems.
* Experience of using a number of project management scheduling tools & techniques
* Knowledge of Schedule assurance processes
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level)
* Pension scheme
* 25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days.
* Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday
* Private healthcare and employee assistance programme
* Group life insurance.
* Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills.
* Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Financial and technical support for professional memberships
* Hybrid working
* Summer and Winter staff celebration events
Core Values:
We pride ourselves on behaving and delivering to our core values:
People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent.
Integrity - Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity.
Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge.
Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.