Project Planner

Reference: PPLE
Type: Permanent
Position: Project Planner
Location: Leeds, England
Industry: Consultancy
Salary: £50000 - £65000 per annum + Hybrid

Project Planner – Infrastructure & Energy

Location: Leeds
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Project Planner to join a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Planner to work across a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and energy projects, supporting the successful planning, monitoring and delivery of complex programmes.

The successful candidate will have strong Primavera P6 experience, a good understanding of NEC contracts and the ability to manage multiple project schedules simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Manage planning activities across multiple infrastructure and energy projects simultaneously.
• Prepare and update baseline programmes in accordance with NEC contract requirements, particularly Clauses 31 and 32.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and provide recommendations to support successful project delivery.
• Undertake critical path analysis, programme reviews and schedule performance assessments.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and other stakeholders to ensure accurate programme development and reporting.
• Support programme risk management, change control and forecasting activities.
• Produce regular progress reports, programme updates and lookahead schedules.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, tracking project performance against agreed baselines.
• Ensure planning activities align with project governance, contractual requirements and delivery milestones.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a Project Planner or Planning Engineer role.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, including programme development, updating and reporting.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts, particularly Clause 31 (Programme) and Clause 32 (Revised Programme).
• Experience managing multiple project programmes simultaneously.
• Previous experience working across infrastructure, engineering or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of project planning principles, critical path analysis and programme controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Must hold a UK passport and be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance reporting.
• Previous experience working within an engineering consultancy or client-side environment.
• Exposure to major infrastructure, utilities, power generation, renewable energy or defence projects.
• Experience supporting NEC compensation events, programme change and delay analysis.
• Relevant qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the Leeds office and 2 days from home.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile engineering programmes.
• Collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Clear two-stage interview process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.