Project Planner
Europe
Fulltime/Permanent
£75,000 + Flights + Accom + Living allowance
Job Description – Planner
The Planner is responsible for the development, maintenance, and monitoring of construction programmes for complex projects, with a focus on Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) installations.
This role supports project teams by producing accurate schedules, tracking progress, and providing planning outputs throughout the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction to commissioning and close-out.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Develop, manage, and maintain detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling tools.
* Produce Level 1–4 programmes in line with contract and client expectations.
* Resource-load programmes and link to cost and procurement schedules.
* Incorporate subcontractor and supplier input into the overall programme.
* Track and update programmes regularly, measuring actual progress against baseline.
* Generate, interpret, and present planning outputs, including critical path analysis, float calculations, histograms, and earned value metrics.
* Identify schedule-related risks and contribute to developing time-based mitigation strategies.
* Maintain a planning risk register and provide input to broader project risk management.
* Conduct “what-if” and recovery scenario modelling to support project teams.
* Support acceleration efforts by providing programme crash strategies while maintaining safety and quality standards.
* Ensure programmes comply with contractual requirements (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JCT).
* Provide planning support to pre-construction teams during tender and bid stages.
* Assist in standardising planning templates and procedures across projects.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in construction planning, preferably within M&E projects.
* Proficiency in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, and Microsoft Project.
* Experience producing fully resourced and logically linked programmes.
* Ability to generate and interpret planning outputs, including critical path analysis, float, histograms, and earned value metrics.
* Experience across large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects.
* Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to support project delivery through accurate planning and scheduling.