Project Planner

We are currently recruiting for Project Planners up to Senior Level to support either critical energy transition programmes or Defence Projects based across the UK.

Locations:

Defence - Bristol, London, Portsmouth, Derby

Energy - London, Manchester, Stockton On Tees, Newcastle, Leeds

Hybrid working - 3 days a week on site

As a Planner, you’ll play a central role in developing and managing integrated schedules, identifying key risks, and driving performance insights that enable successful project delivery.

*All Defence projects require active SC clearance to be held or the ability to be reobtained if lapsed*

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Establish baselines, WBS, and planning frameworks across major programmes
• Conduct critical path and schedule risk analysis; model 'what-if' scenarios
• Track progress and performance using Excel, Power BI, and earned value metrics
• Present reports, S-curves, and dashboards to support informed decision-making
• Lead planning assurance and governance aligned with NEC/FIDIC contracts
• Mentor junior planners and support capability development within the team
• Provide planning expertise to integrated project controls environments

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in planning major energy, nuclear or utilities projects
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and performance dashboards
• Knowledge of EVM, critical path method (CPM), and risk-based planning techniques
• Familiarity with contract frameworks such as NEC
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills
• Experience in regulated environments (nuclear, oil & gas, utilities, defence)
• Eligible to work in the UK and travel to client sites as needed