Infrastructure Project Planner & Scheduler

Aureos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos is seeking an Assistant Planner to develop, maintain and monitor detailed project schedules for infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and resource alignment. The role focuses on Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project expertise to drive transparency across teams.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders, manage baseline schedules, track progress, identify risks and present forecasts to leadership, while contributing to continuous planning improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is desirable.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably within the infrastructure sector.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus.
• Experience with risk analysis and mitigation strategies in project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project information and establish accurate project timelines.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, identify critical path activities, and analyze potential delays.
• Prepare and present regular project schedule updates, reports, and forecasts to management and project teams.
• Identify and analyze schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Participate in project meetings to discuss schedule status, issues, and proposed solutions.
• Review and incorporate changes into the project schedule, ensuring all revisions are properly documented.
• Assist in the development of project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource loaded schedules.
• Ensure compliance with project planning and scheduling standards and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department.

Skills

Project scheduling

PM Certification

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Aureos is seeking an Assistant Planner to develop, maintain and monitor detailed project schedules for infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and resource alignment. The role focuses on Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project expertise to drive transparency across teams.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders, manage baseline schedules, track progress, identify risks and present forecasts to leadership, while contributing to continuous planning improvements