Project Planner

Alvarium Talent has been retained by a fast-growing project management consultancy which is seeking a Project Planner to support the successful delivery of complex projects across a range of UK based clients.

Our client operates across multiple industry sectors (including defence, industrials, manufacturing, infrastructure and energy). This role plays a critical part in driving project performance, ensuring alignment with scheduling, budgetary, and stakeholder expectations. In return, our client offers the opportunity to develop your career in an environment focused on delivery excellence, and exposure to many of the largest and most complex programmes of work anywhere in the country.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Planner will be responsible for:

• Schedule Management – Timeline Oversight:
• Ensuring project schedules are realistic and regularly updated, while managing dependencies and critical paths to prevent delays.
• Performance Reporting – Progress Tracking:
• Monitoring progress against milestones and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.
• Risk Management – Identification and Mitigation:
• Collaborating with teams to identify risks related to finance, scheduling, and resources, and developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Financial Management and Cost Control:
• Supporting project budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing cost monitoring.
• Tools and Systems Utilisation:
• Managing and optimising the use of project management software, such as ERP systems, Primavera, or Microsoft Project.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Ideal candidates will possess a blend of the following (not all are required):

• Experience in project scheduling, planning, cost control, and risk management
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., ERP, Primavera, Open Plan, MS Project)
• Relevant qualifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ, PRINCE2, or PMP (preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
• Willingness to travel when necessary
• SC Clearance would be an advantage but is not a requirement. The ability to be security cleared is essential (British national with 5 years of continuous residency)

Employee Benefits

• Learning & Development: Access to tailored programs supporting skills growth
• Career Coaching: One-on-one career development support
• Project Management Certifications: Full backing for APM and related qualifications
• Private Medical Insurance: Including optical, dental, and hearing coverage
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Save on commuting and promote a healthy lifestyle
• Company Events: Engaging activities and networking events across the UK
• Gym Membership Discounts: Access to fitness benefits at reduced rates
• Retail Discounts: Exclusive offers at major retailers

If you are a motivated and experienced Product Planner looking to accelerate their career, apply now to learn more.

Our client is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. No person is subjected to any less favourable treatment on any discriminatory grounds on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.