Planner

Morson Edge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development and training

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Planner for our London portfolio of major infrastructure projects. The role offers a permanent contract with hybrid working: three days in the London office and two days from home.

You will develop and maintain schedules, collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams, and provide forecasts and reports to stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner in infrastructure projects.
• Strong planning software knowledge including Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Ability to produce progress reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using planning tools.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and commercial teams for integrated planning.
• Provide schedule analysis, forecasts, and stakeholder reports.

Skills

Planning experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-project coordination

Education

Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or related field

APM/PMI certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

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.

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 (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.