Job DescriptionJob Title: Planner Location: London (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Planner to join our team in London, supporting a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working, with three days per week in the office and two days from home. As a Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust project schedules, ensuring programme performance is monitored, analysed, and reported effectively. You will play a key role in helping project teams deliver on time and within budget, while identifying risks and opportunities within the schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update project and programme schedules using industry-standard planning tools.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure integrated planning across multiple workstreams.
- Provide schedule analysis, forecasts, and reports to stakeholders at all levels.
- Conduct critical path and risk-based analysis to support decision-making.
- Ensure project planning aligns with governance and industry best practice.
- Support the development of mitigation strategies where delays or risks are identified.
- Engage with stakeholders to present programme performance, ensuring transparency and alignment.
About You
- Proven experience as a Planner within infrastructure projects (rail, utilities, highways, water, or major capital programmes ).
- Strong working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools.
- Ability to produce clear and accurate progress reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Proactive, organised, and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Qualifications
- Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Professional certification (APM, PMI, or equivalent) is advantageous.
- Experience in planning for large infrastructure programmes is essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working model (3 days in the London office, 2 days remote).
- Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects that make a real impact.
- Career development and ongoing training.
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Planner in London employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Energy Jobline ZR is an excellent employer for Structural Engineers, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Shoreditch. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, employees benefit from competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on exciting projects from concept to completion within a supportive team environment.
