134 Senior Project Planner jobs in the United Kingdom

Senior Planner

The role

Ferrovial Construction is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to support on major infrastructure projects in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing a portfolio of Projects for the purpose of updating monthly the Reporting Baseline (RB) with the instructions PMIs / implemented CEs.
li>Responsible for preparing a portfolio of Projects for monthly Progress Programme including narrative, project performance analysis  , critical path , programme integration activities according to the Contract requirements across scope, time, risk, schedule updates, opportunities for improvement. li>Coordinate all external parties involved in the progress process (commercials, planners, section leads and site agents) to ensure a realistic programme logic is in place.
• Act as an Expert Planner and scheduler.
• Use professionally Primavera P6 and familiar with cost loading programme.
• Manage and ensure earned value management
• Promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, sub-contractors and other external contacts

Skills and Competence:

We are looking for candidates with:

• Previous experience as a planner for large scale projects.
• Experience of working on planning management systems within a civil engineering project
• Experience in using Primavera P6 and CEMAR (Contract / Change management)
• Understanding of NEC3 contracts
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• Ability to perform assignments independently with supervision and guidance as required
• Ability to deliver timely high-quality reports
• Good level of proactivity and a problem-solving attitude
• Good relationship skills with the other Department / Functions
• Good knowledge on measuring civil engineering works

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

About us

Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. We are a Spanish multinational company operating in 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK has 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2, Silvertown (STT), Heathrow (Q6), Norwich Western Link, Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon.

At Ferrovial we have five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, integrity and Respect. We are proud of our work and values which we live by to achieve our goals.

As one of the industry’s most diverse organisations, our people bring a strong blend of local talent, international expertise and perspectives from all backgrounds. This drives innovation and fresh thinking required to set new standards of excellence.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

P6 Project Planner – Nuclear – Hybrid (Stone, Staffordshire) – Permanent – Competitive Salary + Benefits

Must be eligble for SC Clearance (British Born)

VIQU has partnered with a leading engineering and technology integration company that delivers critical projects across energy, nuclear, renewables, water, and manufacturing . Their work optimises performance in some of the most regulated and demanding environments, and with innovation at their core, they are seeking a P6 Project Planner to join their Nuclear team.

The Role
You’ll lead on developing and maintaining detailed project and resource plans using Primavera P6 , supporting large-scale nuclear contracts worth several £Ms. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, the supply chain, and stakeholders to ensure delivery against agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules and resource allocation plans in Primavera P6 .

• Support the Operations Manager in developing best-in-class project controls, tools, and reports.

• Produce impact programmes, narratives, and supporting information for project claims and delay analysis.

• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and suppliers to keep projects on track.

• Provide coaching and guidance on planning tools and best practice.

• Support consolidated reporting of sector performance, resource utilisation, and commercial data.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong skills in Primavera P6 and project controls.

• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts, ideally using CEMAR.

• Track record in delay analysis, compensation events, and forensic planning.

• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Experience in risk management and cost control.

• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

• SC clearance (or eligibility).

Desirable:

• Earned Value Analysis experience.

• Knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and logistics.

• Experience in consolidated reporting, S-curves, and cost planning.

Be part of a team delivering projects that power industries, transform technology, and drive a more sustainable future.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or reach out to Phoebe Rees via the VIQU IT website.

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Project Planner

We are looking for a Project Planner to join our team, delivering high-profile, technically complex fit-out and refurbishment projects across multiple sectors.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, bring strong analytical and planning skills, and want to contribute fresh ideas that challenge the norm, this role offers you the chance to grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

About the Role

Planners play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and successfully. This role will focus on providing a professional planning and programming service to both pre-contract and live project teams.

As a Project Planner, you will:

• Take ownership of weekly progress updates, collating as-built data, analysing trends, tracking performance metrics, and preparing clear reports through regular site visits and team meetings.

• Develop mid- and short-term programmes in collaboration with site teams and key supply chain partners, ensuring they are fully resourced and proactive in avoiding delays.

• Gain a full understanding of project and client requirements, proposing and evaluating alternative solutions that support successful project delivery.

• Utilise Primavera P6 planning software (experience with NEC contracts is advantageous, but not essential).

• Work with colleagues across the wider business who use Asta Powerproject .

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-related incentives.

• Flexible working options.

• Company car or car allowance (role dependent).

• Paid travel to project sites (in line with HMRC advisory rates).

• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover, contributory pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution), health and wellbeing programme, and 26 days annual leave plus

About the Role:

Our client’s Natural Resources team works across Clean Energy (wind, solar, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and nuclear), Decarbonisation, Mining, and Oil & Gas. They help build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and communities by delivering projects that make a real impact.

Our client is looking for a Planner to support a clean energy project . This role involves creating project schedules, tracking progress, analysing risks, and providing performance insights to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop work breakdown structures and set up clear project baselines.
li>Establish progress monitoring and reporting frameworks.
• Create S-curves, manpower histograms, and critical path analyses .
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and explore ‘what-if’ scenarios.
• project control reports , providing performance analysis and recommendations.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Extensive experience in project controls for large capital projects in the energy sector.
• Experience in onshore piping, process facilities, and gas-to-power or gas compression projects.
• Worked across all phases of major projects, from concept to execution.
• Proven experience developing EPC schedules for major projects.
• Ability to provide analysis as projects move from FEED to FID and execution.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules.
• UK construction experience (preferred).
• Strong communication skills, able to work with different teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera, MS Project, and Excel.
• Able to work independently, follow processes, and adapt to changing project needs.

If you’re looking to contribute to a meaningful clean energy project , our client would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

Our client’s Natural Resources team works across Clean Energy (wind, solar, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and nuclear), Decarbonisation, Mining, and Oil & Gas. They help build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and communities by delivering projects that make a real impact.

Our client is looking for a Planner to support a clean energy project . This role involves creating project schedules, tracking progress, analysing risks, and providing performance insights to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop work breakdown structures and set up clear project baselines.
li>Establish progress monitoring and reporting frameworks.
• Create S-curves, manpower histograms, and critical path analyses .
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and explore ‘what-if’ scenarios.
• project control reports , providing performance analysis and recommendations.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Extensive experience in project controls for large capital projects in the energy sector.
• Experience in onshore piping, process facilities, and gas-to-power or gas compression projects.
• Worked across all phases of major projects, from concept to execution.
• Proven experience developing EPC schedules for major projects.
• Ability to provide analysis as projects move from FEED to FID and execution.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules.
• UK construction experience (preferred).
• Strong communication skills, able to work with different teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera, MS Project, and Excel.
• Able to work independently, follow processes, and adapt to changing project needs.

If you’re looking to contribute to a meaningful clean energy project , our client would love to hear from you!

We are seeking an experienced Planner, preferably with a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) background, to join this busy project delivery team.

This is a key role responsible for the planning, scheduling, and coordination of M&E elements within complex construction projects, ensuring seamless integration with overall construction timelines and delivering on-time results.

As the M&E Planner, you’ll collaborate closely with preconstruction, operations, and subcontractor teams to develop and maintain detailed programmes, track progress, and support project success through risk analysis, mitigation, and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Detailed M&E Programmes

Collaborate with preconstruction and delivery teams to create comprehensive schedules based on design specs, subcontractor input, and construction requirements.

li>Integrate M&E with Main Project Plans

Ensure M&E works are fully aligned with structural and architectural activities, avoiding clashes and optimising sequencing.

• Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Track project milestones, identify potential delays, and provide clear, actionable updates to project stakeholders.

• Risk Management

Analyse critical paths, assess scheduling risks specific to M&E works, and propose practical mitigation strategies.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with internal and external teams, including project managers, designers, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring coordination across all phases of the build.

• Planning Software Expertise

Use Asta Powerproject proficiently to create and manage programmes. Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is also advantageous.

What We’re Looking For

Background in building services or construction planning (preferably M&E focus)
Strong working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Proven experience in integrating M&E elements into broader construction programmes
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet project deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Benefits

• Work on a diverse range of exciting construction projects
• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive environment with professional development opportunities

Please note this is an office based role and not remote

About the Company:

Our client is a distinguished UK main contractor with over 30 years of industry experience, specialising in sophisticated residential renovations including listed buildings and conservation area properties as well as office-to-residential conversions.

Role Overview

As Project Planner, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating, scheduling, and delivering high-end residential fitouts, refurbishments, and luxury hotel projects. Your meticulous attention to detail, proactive planning, and ability to collaborate with elite architectural, design, and contractor teams will ensure seamless execution and exceptional quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft and maintain detailed project schedules using CPM-based planning tools.
• Set and manage critical paths, with mechanisms for regular updates and adjustments.
• Facilitate collaboration across architects, designers, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to align expectations and milestones.
• Support tender processes with schedule-driven cost and duration forecasting.
• Track and report project performance against schedule and budget.
• Identify variances early, propose mitigation strategies, and drive resolutions.
• Proactively identify scheduling risks, forecast impacts, and implement contingency plans.
• Update schedules with approved changes swiftly to maintain accurate planning.
• Liaise with quality teams to ensure scheduling aligns with standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., listed building consents, conservation protocols).
• Be attuned to the intricacies of heritage-sensitive environments and luxury specifications.
• Plan and track labour, materials, and equipment availability.
• Coordinate vendor deliveries and on-site logistics to optimise flow in tight, high value build zones.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of schedule baselines, revisions, and lessons learned.
• Utilise tools such as Asta Powerproject , Microsoft Project, or equivalent with precision.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven background in planning or project control within residential refurbishment, heritage conservation, or luxury hospitality sectors.
• Proven experience in using Asta Powerproject for programme creation and management is essential.
• Proficiency in CPM-based scheduling, resource levelling, and critical path analysis.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication and proactive issue escalation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, adaptability, and time management.
• Demonstrable ability to work across multiple projects or phases concurrently.
• Relevant academic background or sector-specific planning certifications (e.g., APM, PMI) is advantageous.

Rate: 50-65 per hour (Inside IR35)

Locations:

• Galemire Court, Westlakes Science & Technology Park, Moor Row (6-month contract)

• Sellafield Site, Seascale (12-month contract)

We are seeking experienced Project Planners to support major nuclear projects in Cumbria. These are excellent contract opportunities for professionals with a strong background in project planning and proven expertise in the nuclear sector.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive planning experience within nuclear or highly regulated industries

• Proficiency in Primavera P6

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

Contract Details:

• Start date: ASAP

• Contract lengths: 6 months & 12 months (as above)

• Work pattern: 4 days on-site, 1 day WFH

• Notice period: 30 days

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and add value to high-profile nuclear projects, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV and availability to call.

Rubicon Consulting  is currently recruiting for a Project Planner on a 12 Month Contract based in Cumbria. This role is Inside IR35.

Role Summary

Site-based role supporting the delivery of the electrical package on a new build project, The position involves regular schedule updates, weekly and monthly reporting, and active stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities also include incorporating change controls, maintaining quantity trackers, and reporting directly to the Senior Planner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the project schedule, ensuring alignment with key milestones.
li>Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress updates and reports.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to track progress, resolve issues, and communicate changes.
• Incorporate change controls into planning documentation and track impacts.
• Manage and update quantity trackers for key electrical installation activities.
• Work closely with the project delivery team in a live site/install environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a construction-based planning role.
< i>Experience with mechanical or electrical packages preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 .
li>Previous experience working on nuclear facility builds  highly desirable. < i>Familiarity with site-based planning in a live construction environment is essential.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!