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A well‑established international engineering consultancy is delivering some of the most complex and innovative energy and infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. With a strong regional presence and a collaborative, people‑focused culture, the organisation supports projects spanning power generation, renewables, energy storage, carbon capture and major infrastructure.
Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Planner to support the successful delivery of major programmes and contribute to the ongoing development of their project controls capability.

Your new role

As a Planner, you will play a key role in the development, analysis, and management of project schedules across large‑scale energy and infrastructure projects. Working closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams, you will provide robust planning, progress reporting, and schedule risk analysis throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining complex project programmes and schedules

• Supporting planning activities across development, construction, and operational projects

• Undertaking critical path, delay, and schedule analysis

• Implementing best‑practice progress measurement and KPI reporting

• Carrying out quantitative risk analysis, including Monte Carlo simulations

• Supporting claims awareness and working within standard forms of contract

• Producing clear and accurate reports for key stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline

• Proven experience in project planning within major infrastructure or energy projects

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6

• Experience with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g. Monte Carlo, Primavera Risk Analysis)

• Understanding of progress measurement, leading and lagging KPIs

• Knowledge of critical path and delay analysis techniques

• Awareness of claims management and contract environments

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power BI

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to UK & Ireland project sites

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme of up to 20%

• Hybrid working with modern, easily accessible offices

• Structured training, development, and long‑term career progression

• Support with professional memberships and fees

• Share purchase scheme (after qualifying period)

• Electric vehicle leasing scheme

• Private medical insurance and life assurance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Strong wellbeing focus, including mental health support initiatives

• Regular team and company social events

• Long‑service milestone recognition scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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