Job Title: Planner
Location: Cambridge (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Planner to join our team in London, supporting a portfolio of high‑profile infrastructure projects. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working, with three days per week in the office and two days from home.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and update project and programme schedules using industry-standard planning tools.
* Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure integrated planning across multiple workstreams.
* Provide schedule analysis, forecasts, and reports to stakeholders at all levels.
* Conduct critical path and risk‑based analysis to support decision‑making.
* Ensure project planning aligns with governance and industry best practice.
* Support the development of mitigation strategies where delays or risks are identified.
* Engage with stakeholders to present programme performance, ensuring transparency and alignment.
About You
* Proven experience as a Planner within infrastructure projects (rail, utilities, highways, water, or major capital programmes preferred).
* Strong working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools.
* Ability to produce clear and accurate progress reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
* Proactive, organised, and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Qualifications
* Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Professional certification (APM, PMI, or equivalent) is advantageous.
* Experience in planning for large infrastructure programmes is essential.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Hybrid working model (3 days in the London office, 2 days remote).
* Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects that make a real impact.
* Career development and ongoing training.
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