Planner

Morson Talent

Job Title: Planner
Location: London (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Planner to join our team in London, supporting a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working, with three days per week in the office and two days from home.

As a Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust project schedules, ensuring programme performance is monitored, analysed, and reported effectively. You will play a key role in helping project teams deliver on time and within budget, while identifying risks and opportunities within the schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update project and programme schedules using industry-standard planning tools.

Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure integrated planning across multiple workstreams.

Provide schedule analysis, forecasts, and reports to stakeholders at all levels.

Conduct critical path and risk-based analysis to support decision-making.

Ensure project planning aligns with governance and industry best practice.

Support the development of mitigation strategies where delays or risks are identified.

Engage with stakeholders to present programme performance, ensuring transparency and alignment.

About You

Proven experience as a Planner within infrastructure projects mostly water experience (rail, utilities, highways, water, or major capital programmes preferred).

Strong working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools.

Ability to produce clear and accurate progress reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Proactive, organised, and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Professional certification (APM, PMI, or equivalent) is advantageous.

Experience in planning for large infrastructure programmes is essential.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Hybrid working model (3 days in the London office, 2 days remote).

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects that make a real impact.

Career development and ongoing training