Senior Planner- Ipswich
About The RoleFDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking Senior Planners to support a major infrastructure programme based in Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile delivery team working across large-scale infrastructure projects, providing planning expertise to drive successful programme outcomes. This role offers an initial 12-month engagement with strong potential to extend up to 2 years, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to contribute to a long-term transformation programme.We are particularly interested in candidates with experience gained within large infrastructure consultancies, engineering organisations, or major project delivery environments.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and manage integrated project and programme schedules across complex infrastructure workstreamsSupport programme delivery teams by providing planning expertise and schedule assuranceMonitor project progress against milestones, identifying risks, delays, and critical path impactsChallenge assumptions, durations, and sequencing to improve delivery performanceCoordinate planning activities across multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholdersProduce regular planning reports, dashboards, and programme updates for senior leadershipConduct schedule risk analysis and scenario planning to support decision-makingEnsure planning standards, governance requirements, and reporting frameworks are consistently appliedSupport programme controls, change management, and performance management activitiesCollaborate with project managers and delivery teams to identify opportunities to improve programme efficiencyAbout YouProven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner on major infrastructure, construction, engineering, or capital delivery programmesBackground working within a large infrastructure consultancy, engineering consultancy, or major project delivery organisationStrong proficiency with Primavera P6 and associated planning methodologiesExpertise in schedule management, critical path analysis, resource planning, and dependency managementExperience working within complex, multi-stakeholder programme environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to influence delivery teams and challenge planning assumptions constructivelyExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsNice to HaveExperience supporting transport, rail, utilities, aviation, highways, water, or energy infrastructure programmesKnowledge of programme controls, earned value management, and schedule risk analysisExperience working within client-side programme environmentsFamiliarity with NEC contracts and major project governance frameworksExperience producing executive-level planning and performance reportingQualificationsDegree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related disciplineSignificant experience in project planning or programme controls within infrastructure environmentsProfessional planning qualifications or Primavera certification desirableStrong understanding of project lifecycle management and programme delivery methodologiesThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional who enjoys working on large, complex infrastructure programmes and wants to play a key role in delivering nationally significant projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.About UsFDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join usCareer coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM careerAssignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroadOpportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your fieldAnnual leave and work-place pensionAll LocationsUKAll Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryNot Specified