Senior Project Planner– Infrastructure (NEC4 / Primavera P6)
London | Hybrid Working
£75,000-£85,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Expenses
Take the Lead in Infrastructure Planning
First Curve is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join our planning and project controls team. This is a hands-on senior role where your planning expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership skills will directly contribute to the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK.
You’ll work in a consultancy-style environment, supporting planning strategy, programme development, and risk management across complex projects.
The Role
As a Lead Planner, you’ll be responsible for setting the planning direction, producing robust programmes, and providing insight to support informed decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading planning activities across infrastructure projects governed by NEC4 contracts
* Developing, maintaining, and cost-loading programmes using Primavera P6
* Managing programme change
* Producing high-quality reporting, dashboards, and schedule analysis
* Facilitating planning workshops and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
* Performing risk-based schedule assessments and supporting mitigation planning
* Driving continuous improvement and implementing planning best practice
About You
Essential:
* Proven experience in infrastructure or civil engineering planning (rail, highways, utilities, energy, or major civils)
* Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and programme management principles
* Advanced hands-on experience with Primavera P6, including cost-loading and schedule control
* Commercially aware, with experience supporting change management, delay analysis, or impact assessments
* Confident communicator, able to lead workshops and engage with senior stakeholders
Desirable:
* Experience producing dashboards or reporting using Power BI or similar tools
* Exposure to multi-project programmes or complex portfolio planning
* Understanding of lean planning or continuous improvement methodologies
What First Curve Offers
* Competitive salary and benefits package: £75,000-£85,000 + £6,000 car allowance + bonus + private medical + pension
* Flexible hybrid working model
* Opportunity to take ownership of planning across high-profile infrastructure projects
* Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
Ready to Take the Lead?
If you’re a senior planning professional looking for variety, responsibility, and progression in a consultancy environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.