Project Planner / Construction Planner (Permanent) in London

Project Planner / Construction Planner (Permanent) in London

London Full-Time 45000 - 55000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
P

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Develop and maintain project schedules for impactful government programmes.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team at the Home Office, driving essential projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a difference.
  • Other info: Must hold active SC Clearance; ideal for those passionate about impactful work.
  • Why this job: Be part of transformative projects that shape the future of public services.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project planning and proficiency in Microsoft Project required.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 Β£ per year.

Join us as an SEO Project Planner for the Home Office.

Brief summary of work to be carried out:

  • Must hold active SC Clearance

The Project Planner will support the successful delivery of ESMCP by developing, maintaining, and assuring high-quality, integrated project schedules. The role includes analysing plans to identify critical paths, monitoring progress, and providing planning insight to support effective decision-making and delivery against key milestones.

Working across multiple projects and workstreams, the role will produce planning data for governance, facilitate stakeholder engagement, maintain planning tools, and ensure alignment with programme standards. The Project Planner will also support risk, issue, and dependency management, drive planning quality, and contribute to continuous improvement of programme planning practices.

Key Outcome & Deliverables:

  • Developing and maintaining multiple project plans
  • Analysing their project plans to identify critical path and drive insights into delivery performance and planning improvements
  • Produce planning data / management information for the regular Programme governance forums
  • Identifying and coordinating changes to plan and assisting with obtaining approval via governance.

Essentials:

  • Proven experience as a Project Planner in a complex delivery environment
  • Extensive experience and competence in using Microsoft Project
  • Ability to identify and manage dependencies, risks, and scheduling conflicts

Desirable skills/specialist skills and/or knowledge:

  • Experience in large-scale transformation, communications or government programmes

Project Planner / Construction Planner (Permanent) in London employer: Peregrine

As a leading employer in the public sector, we offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions as a Project Planner will directly impact critical government initiatives. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, all while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. Located at the heart of the Home Office, you will enjoy a supportive atmosphere that prioritises work-life balance and encourages continuous improvement in project planning practices.

P

Contact Details:

Peregrine Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Planner / Construction Planner (Permanent) in London

Project Planning
SC Clearance
Analytical Skills
Critical Path Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Microsoft Project
Risk Management