Project Planner (Primavera P6)
Location: London
Discipline: Major Projects
Build the Skyline of Tomorrow with Ayesa
Are you ready to lead the design of bold, future-proof
Major Project Engineering
across the UK's commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors? Ayesa is looking for a Project Planner to join our dynamic team in London. You'll drive high-impact projects from concept through to construction and help grow our Major Projects engineering capability in the region.
About Ayesa
With operations in over 40 countries and 13,000+ professionals, Ayesa is a global leader in engineering and digital transformation. Our teams shape cities through high-speed rail systems, iconic bridges, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable water and energy solutions — all powered by cutting-edge tech and a culture of innovation.
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
Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days from home)
Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri)
Pension Matching & Financial Planning Support
Income Protection & Life Assurance
Professional Development and Chartership Support
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
Socials, Recognition Awards & Wellbeing Initiatives
Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service
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.