Project Planner

Project Planner | Major Construction Project | London

Project Planner
📍 London (Docklands)
🏗️ Major New Build Construction Project
📅 Permanent | Full Time

JL Renewable Solutions are delighted to be supporting a leading construction contractor in the recruitment of an experienced Project Planner to join a high-performing project team delivering a major new-build development in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business with an excellent reputation for delivering complex, high-value construction projects for blue-chip clients.

As Project Planner, you'll play a key role in the successful planning, coordination and delivery of a landmark project, working closely with project managers, design teams, engineers and site teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Planner, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes, ensuring design and construction activities remain on track and project milestones are successfully achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project programmes from design through to completion.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Design Teams and Engineers to develop realistic and achievable construction programmes.
• Monitor programme performance and identify potential risks or delays.
• Recommend programme recovery strategies where required.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier activities to support project delivery.
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and update project schedules.
• Produce weekly and monthly programme reports for internal and client stakeholders.
• Review project drawings, specifications and construction information to identify programme risks and opportunities.
• Support project teams throughout the planning and delivery process.

About You

We're keen to hear from experienced Project Planners with a background in major construction or infrastructure projects.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Project Planning or Project Controls.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject and Microsoft Project.
• Experience working under NEC contracts.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Excellent analytical and programme management skills.
• Strong communication skills with confidence leading client and project meetings.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

Experience within sectors such as Data Centres, Commercial Construction, Infrastructure, Energy, Utilities or Major Projects would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Long-term career progression.
• Opportunity to work on a flagship construction project.
• Supportive and collaborative project environment.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Project Planner looking to take the next step in your career and work on a major construction project in London, I'd love to hear from you.

Please apply today or contact John Stead at JL Renewable Solutions for a confidential discussion.