Project Planner in London

Your impact Jacobs are looking for Project Planners who will lead and manage programme schedules in technical consultancy services to major clients in the E\’P sector delivering a range of multi‐disciplinary projects. As a Project Planner, you\\\’ll be working closely with project managers, engineers and the commercial team to ensure programmes are logic driven, credible, and contractually compliant. The work is varied, fast‐paced and genuinely important to how decisions are made.Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain fully logic‐linked P6 programmesBaseline, update and progress schedules to agreed timelinesProduce monthly updates, narratives and progress reportsIdentify critical path, float issues and key programme risksSupport change control and compensation eventsRun programme integrity checks and resolve logic or constraint issuesWork with the commercial team on time‐impact assessmentsSupport budget planning and cost estimation when neededFlag potential delays and recommend corrective actionsChallenge incomplete inputs and ensure timely progress updatesMaintain programme documentation, reports and change logsEnsure compliance with Jacobs\\\’ planning standards and proceduresAttend meetings and present programme updates when requiredConduct post‐project reviews and contribute to process improvementsHere\’s what you\\\’ll need A strong understanding of Primavera P6 – Confident, hands‐on userUnderstanding of – Critical Path & Float, Activity Relationships, Baseline management, Filters / Layouts, Import / Export Programmes, Activity Codes, CalendarsA strong understanding of schedule integrity principles (DCMA / Best Practice)Experience in creating impact / claim programmes is desirableKnowledge of NEC forms of contract will be beneficialWhy Jacobs? People are Jacobs\\\’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.In addition to the benefits you\\\’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‐friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‐funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.Work‐life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We\\\’re happy to discuss hybrid and flexible working hours and patterns to suit you and our business.Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we\\\’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You\\\’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‐being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we\\\’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.We value collaboration and believe that in‐person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.Your application experience is important to us, and we\\\’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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