🌍Job Title: Project Planner (P6 Primavera)
Division: Major Projects
Location: London
đź’ˇAbout Us
Ayesa is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.
With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.
Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles — offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Project Planner you will be responsible for the creation, management, and optimisation of project schedules to keep complex design programmes on track. Working in close collaboration with the project management and design teams, you will monitor the progress of tasks, maintain the programme to the latest information, and provide forecasts for future resource needs.
* Develop, update and maintain detailed project programmes in alignment with contractual requirements.
* Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure milestones are met.
* Monitor progress, identify risks, and propose corrective measures.
* Provide accurate forecasting to support cost, resource, and delivery planning.
* Communicate programme performance to clients and senior management.
* Provide support for completing tender exercises
What You Bring
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of three years’ proven planning experience in UK/Ireland projects.
* Proven experience of using Primavera P6 in a live project environment.
* Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling methodologies, and industry standards, including critical path method (CPM) scheduling.
* Able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
* Experience working on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
* Experience working on rail or water projects.
* Knowledge and understanding of NEC contracts.
* Relevant planning related qualifications.
What’s in It for You
* Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
* Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
* Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
* Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
* Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
* Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
* Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
* Increased Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
* Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.
We're Inclusive by Design
Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.