Project planner

Project Planner

Genuine Hybrid / Flexible Working

£50,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Travel Expenses

We're seeking an experienced Project Planner to join a growing project controls team supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware planner who understands the importance of programme management beyond scheduling and is comfortable working closely with project delivery and commercial teams on complex projects.

The Role

As a Project Planner, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and analysing project programmes while supporting project teams with planning, change control and programme performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6
• Producing programme updates, reporting and forecasts
• Identifying and analysing programme risks, delays and opportunities
• Supporting change control processes and assessing programme impacts
• Working closely with commercial and project teams to ensure programme integrity
• Carrying out critical path and schedule impact analysis
• Supporting NEC contract requirements through robust programme management
• Engaging with clients, contractors and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

About You

We're looking for candidates who have:

• 5+ years' experience in a planning role
• Strong Primavera P6 experience
• Experience working for or alongside Tier 1 contractors on major infrastructure projects
• A strong understanding of NEC contracts and programme obligations
• Experience supporting and managing change control processes
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how programmes support project outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to challenge, influence and support project teams where required

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 - £65,000 salary depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Travel expenses covered
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to major infrastructure and engineering programmes
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This opportunity would suit a Planner who enjoys working in a project-facing environment, understands the commercial impact of programme decisions, and can confidently support project teams through planning, change management and successful project delivery.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.