Planner / Senior Planner
Location: London / Hybrid
Sector: Construction & Infrastructure
Working Pattern: Flexible working across office, project sites and home
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join a growing London-based consultancy, supporting major construction and infrastructure projects.
Working with a range of main contractors and subcontractors, you will provide planning expertise across medium to large-scale projects, with a particular focus on NEC contracts and change management.
This is a great opportunity for a personable and proactive Planner who enjoys getting involved in complex projects and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider project team.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes
Provide planning support across major construction and infrastructure projects
Work closely with main contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders
Monitor project progress against agreed programmes
Identify programme risks, delays and potential impacts
Support NEC contract planning and programme requirements
Assist with change management and programme impact assessments
Produce accurate planning reports and project updates
Manage multiple project requirements and competing deadlines
Senior Planners will take greater responsibility for change management and complex programme issues
Experience Required
Planner:
Minimum 2+ years' post-graduate planning experience
Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Experience working with NEC contracts
Strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery
Senior Planner:
Minimum 5+ years' post-graduate planning experience
Strong construction or infrastructure planning experience
Demonstrable change management experience
Confident managing complex programmes and working with multiple stakeholders
Skills & Qualifications
Degree in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline
Civil Engineering qualification would be advantageous
Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Strong knowledge of NEC construction planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good IT literacy
Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects
Confident working independently as well as part of a wider project team
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary
Private healthcare
Travel benefits
28 days' annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible/hybrid working across home, office and project sites
Opportunity to work on major construction and infrastructure projects
Career progression within a growing consultancy
Exposure to a variety of clients, contractors and complex projects