Senior Project Planner / Project Controls Consultant
Are you an experienced Project Planner looking to take your career beyond simply maintaining schedules?
We are seeking a Senior Project Planner to join a growing Project Controls and Project Planning team delivering some of the UK's most complex infrastructure, energy, water, rail, highways and nuclear programmes.
This is an opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment where Project Planning, Project Controls, Risk Management and Programme Delivery come together. You'll gain exposure to major projects from concept through to construction, working alongside industry‑leading specialists and helping clients deliver critical infrastructure across the UK.
The Role
As a Senior Project Planner, you will play a key role in providing Project Planning and Project Controls support across a portfolio of major projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing, maintaining and managing project schedules using Primavera P6
* Creating and managing Integrated Master Schedules
* Delivering project planning and programme controls support throughout the project lifecycle
* Producing progress reports, dashboards and planning analysis for senior stakeholders
* Carrying out schedule health checks and schedule assurance reviews
* Supporting change control processes and programme governance
* Performing Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule performance analysis
* Integrating planning schedules with project risks and mitigation strategies
* Supporting NEC programme management and project controls reporting
* Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Design Teams and Clients
What We're Looking For
We would love to hear from Project Planners, Senior Planners and Project Controls professionals who have:
* Strong Project Planning experience within infrastructure, engineering, construction or major projects
* Advanced Primavera P6 experience
* Experience developing and managing complex project schedules
* Knowledge of Project Controls methodologies and best practice
* Experience with NEC contracts and programme management
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience producing planning reports, forecasts and performance metrics
* Exposure to Earned Value Management, risk integration and schedule assurance
* Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel
Experience within Water, Rail, Highways, Nuclear, Energy or Major Infrastructure projects would be highly beneficial.
Why Apply?
* Work on nationally significant infrastructure programmes
* Join a growing Project Controls and Project Planning team
* Exposure to major clients across multiple sectors
* Clear career progression opportunities
* Collaborative and supportive environment
* Flexible hybrid working
* Access to industry‑leading Project Planning and Project Controls expertise
* Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package
If you're a Project Planner with strong Primavera P6 experience and want to broaden your exposure into wider Project Controls, Programme Management and major infrastructure delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr