Senior Planner – Permanent Opportunity! Shape the future of complex infrastructure delivery through world-class scheduling excellence. Location Ipswich, Suffolk (Occasional visits to site) Hybrid working available Eligibility to obtain BPSS clearance required Salary on offer is generous depending on experience! The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading engineering and project delivery organisation supporting complex infrastructure programmes within highly regulated sectors. This role offers the chance to work within a high performing programme environment, driving planning and scheduling excellence across major engineering and infrastructure delivery projects. Role Overview Lead the development, integration, and assurance of complex project schedules Drive scheduling excellence within a PMO / programme delivery environment Coordinate planning activities across internal teams and supply chain partners Support programme governance, reporting, and strategic decision-making Promote best practice and continuous improvement across planning functions Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain integrated, logic-linked schedules using Primavera P6 Review and assure contractor and supply chain schedules Identify and manage interfaces, dependencies, risks, and opportunities Deliver forecasting, progress updates, and variance analysis reporting Produce month-end schedule and performance reporting Facilitate schedule workshops and critical path analysis sessions Collaborate closely with PMO, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams Drive improvements in planning standards and scheduling capability About You Proven experience as a Senior Planner or Planning Engineer on major infrastructure, civils, or engineering projects Strong Primavera P6 expertise and advanced scheduling capability Experience with schedule integration, baselining, and change control Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Commercial awareness including NEC and/or FIDIC contracts Desirable Experience Experience within highly regulated environments Familiarity with APM, PMI, or AACE frameworks Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools Experience working within matrix organisations Benefits Hybrid and flexible working model Long-term career progression opportunities Structured learning and professional development support Support for professional memberships Inclusive and collaborative working culture Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging programmes If you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next challenge, apply today. Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Planner looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included