Job Title: Senior Planner (x2)
Location: London/Birmingham/Manchester/Bristol (Flexible Locations)
Contract Type: Temporary (6-month duration, with potential extensions)
Working Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £65–£68 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview
Our client are seeking two Senior Planners to join there Transportation Division, contributing to large-scale rail and highway projects. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the delivery of multimillion-pound infrastructure projects by providing comprehensive project controls and planning expertise. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team driving the successful execution of these projects.
Key Responsibilities
*Develop and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
*Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget through meticulous planning and controls.
*Oversee the preparation of resource histograms and implement Earned Value Management (EVM).
*Attend client progress meetings and provide expert planning advice to senior management.
*Identify deviations, delays, and risks, delivering insightful reports for stakeholders.
*Supervise junior planners, offering guidance, feedback, and management.
*Drive adherence to Project Controls Policy and communicate progress concisely.
Requirements
*Extensive experience in transportation technologies (e.g., signaling, track, electrification, and structures).
*Proficiency in multi-disciplinary engineering design programming.
*Expert user of Primavera P6.
*Familiarity with NEC contracts, schedule risk analysis, claims, and enterprise systems.
*Demonstrated experience in projects up to £50m.
*Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
*Membership in APM (preferred).
*Qualification in Mechanical/Civil Engineering (preferred).