Project Planner

Project Planner - Water industry desirable but not essential

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire or The Strand, London
Salary: Up to £75,000 (depending on experience) + Company Car or Car Allowance
London salary may vary depending on location and experience.
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
Start Date: ASAP (we're happy to wait for the right candidate's notice period)

Join Our Growing Team

Due to continued business growth, an expanding portfolio of projects, and a strong pipeline of tender and bid opportunities, we are looking to appoint an experienced Project Planner to strengthen our Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in supporting both pre-construction and live project delivery across a diverse range of infrastructure and construction projects.

The Role

As a Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes from tender stage through to project completion. Working closely with operational teams, clients, and stakeholders, you will ensure programmes are robust, achievable, and aligned with contractual requirements.

This role will also involve supporting tender submissions, providing programme analysis, identifying project risks and opportunities, and leading planning activities to help deliver successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

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Develop, maintain, and update tender and contract programmes.

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Produce detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning software.

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Support bid and tender submissions with high-quality planning documentation.

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Monitor project progress and identify programme risks, delays, and mitigation strategies.

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Provide programme analysis and reporting to project teams and senior management.

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Ensure compliance with NEC3 and NEC4 contract requirements.

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Lead and manage planning resources, providing guidance and mentoring where required.

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Work collaboratively with project teams and clients to support successful project delivery.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

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Proven experience creating tender programmes.

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Demonstrable line management experience.

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Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.

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Excellent planning, analytical, and organisational skills.

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Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

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Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning software is desirable.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing business with an expanding portfolio of projects and a strong pipeline of future work. You'll have the opportunity to influence both tender success and project delivery while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment. As the business continues to grow, so too will the opportunities for career progression and professional development.

If you have the experience, drive, and technical expertise to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed