Planner

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Planner to join their growing team and play a key role in delivering complex, high-profile projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a mix of hybrid working and on-site project engagement. The role is available on either a permanent or contract basis, providing flexibility to suit your career path.

The Role
As a Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring comprehensive project programmes to ensure successful delivery. You will provide expert planning support, identify risks, and offer solutions to keep projects on track. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment across all stages of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and monitor detailed project programmes using industry-standard software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Track project progress, identify critical paths, and flag potential delays or risks
• Provide proactive solutions to mitigate programme risks and maintain project milestones
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure schedule alignment and effective coordination
• Produce accurate, timely, and insightful reports for management, stakeholders, and clients
• Support project change management by assessing programme impacts of proposed changes
• Ensure all planning work complies with company standards, governance, and client requirements

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in planning roles within construction, infrastructure, or similar sectors
• Strong technical proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly detail-oriented with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

Requirements

• Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance
• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible for security clearance, which typically requires long-term UK residency or citizenship
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary or day rate, depending on contract type
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects that make a real impact
• Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team environment
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities

If you are a driven Planner looking to contribute to major projects and grow your career with a supportive client, we would love to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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