Planner Project Management Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state of the art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, we work with industry leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK's most recognisable listed attractions to cutting edge contemporary structures.

This is the ideal role for a skilled Project Planner to join our dynamic team on a full time basis across two of our unique projects.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a diverse and collaborative team, ensuring effective planning and execution of the project to completion. If you have the skills and background required to fit this position, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme ('opt out' available)
• Travel expenses

Our Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

The Role

As a project planner you will:

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed programmes using industry standard planning software.
• Coordinate with the client team, project managers, and stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and deadlines.
• Monitor and report progress against the programme, identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies proactively.
• Ensure resource allocation, labour planning, and materials scheduling are optimised for efficient project delivery.
• Attend project meetings, providing timely updates and supporting effective decision making.
• Assist with cost control, forecasting, and the preparation of tender programmes as required.
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards throughout planning processes.

About You

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Proven experience as a Project Planner or Project Manager in the construction industry or a similar environment.
• Strong working knowledge of planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Asta Powerproject).
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting and liaise with multi disciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred.

Why Join Walter Lilly

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Inclusive, supportive, and flexible working environment.
• Be part of landmark construction projects that shape communities.

If your skill set matches the above, and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country's finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.

Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.