Planner

Morson Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Major infrastructure projects

Job summary

Morson Group in London is seeking an experienced Planner to join our infrastructure team. You will develop and maintain project schedules for major programmes, collaborating with project managers, engineers and commercial teams.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the London office, 2 days from home) and a pathway to senior planning roles through ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner within infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Ability to produce progress reports and dashboards.
• Excellent analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong stakeholder communication and teamwork.
• Experience managing multiple projects.

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.

Skills

Scheduling software

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Hybrid work

Education

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

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.