Senior Project Planner - P6 - Primavera - Software

Senior Project Planner

Job Overview

When you join this organisation, you become part of a business that delivers technology solutions within transportation and engineering-led environments, helping to simplify daily journeys and support complex, mission-critical programmes. The organisation is committed to solving global challenges through innovation, collaboration, and high-quality delivery to customers and partners.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of Project Planning, this role provides a consultancy service to Project Managers and Engineering functions, supporting the preparation, monitoring, and updating of project plans across multiple programmes.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to construct resourced project plans using Primavera, in line with company standards and agreed project structures

Coordinate and chair resource planning meetings

Liaise with resource managers to ensure timely allocation and effective utilisation of staff resources

Coordinate the production of detailed budgets aligned with resourced project plans

Coordinate, report on, and analyse project progress status

Assist and advise on progress reporting to customers, senior management, and project teams

Advise on techniques for analysing progress, identifying issues, establishing current position, and forecasting trends

Report significant schedule slippages and risks

Coordinate the organisation's resource planning process

Coordinate earned value management and critical path reporting processes

Assist with the analysis of project costing reports

Support bid and proposal activities, including mobilisation and engineering development stages

Ensure project plans are accurate, realistic, and aligned with cost-to-complete estimates

Build strong, credible relationships with key stakeholders

Support the PMO and Head of Project Planning with monthly reporting requirements

Work with Programme and Engineering Managers to establish and maintain robust schedules

Attend and contribute to project review meetings

Maintain and update planning standards and procedures, and train Project Managers in their use

Travel to customer and other company sites as required

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including code of conduct, quality, security, and health, safety, and environmental requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

Experience working in a busy planning role

Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project

Strong understanding of Project Management and its impact on project delivery

Proven ability to maintain robust project plans throughout the full life cycle

Experience supporting complex engineering projects

Experience working across large, multi-disciplinary teams

Experience establishing and reporting Earned Value Management processes

Background in an engineering or IT development environment

Competent user of MS Office, Primavera P6, and MS Project

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience, or

Master's degree with 3+ years' experience, or

PhD or equivalent relevant experience