Planner (P6)

Cooper Moss Rutland; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project controls consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planner to join their team. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, technical support, and working on infrastructure projects worth up to £20m. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, experience with planning over £5m, and proficiency in Primavera and Excel. The position provides a hybrid work schedule and various employee benefits including healthcare, a bonus scheme, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Comprehensive Private Healthcare

Life Assurance (x4 Salary)

4% employer's pension contribution

Performance-based bonus

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Training and professional development

Regular social events

Employee experience platform (Perkbox)

Qualifications

• Experience as a planner on projects over £5m.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes, and NEC contracts.
• Experience in planning infrastructure projects and performing quantity takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule.
• Perform schedule monitoring and identify critical activities.
• Evaluate quantities and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Primavera (P6)

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Statistical analysis

Education

Degree/Post-Grad level education in construction or business-related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

🌟 Position: 215CMR: Planner

📍 Location: Hybrid / 3 days on site at Gatwick

💼 Type: Full-time

📅 Start Date: Immediate

💰 Salary: Competitive

CMR offers an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join our dynamic team. Be a part of shaping our future, supporting delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance infrastructure and facilities.

The Senior Planner will play a key role in CMR’s future, providing a full planning service for all assigned projects. Responsibilities include schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery plan development activities. Additionally, the Planner will provide technical support and guidance, including Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, and Resource Loading. The will assist on smaller projects (typically up to £20m) or support a Lead/Senior Planner on more complex projects.

About us:

CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries.

Our Purpose (Why we exist):

Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Our Ambition (What we want to achieve):

Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule with clear milestones, coordinating work sequences with the total project plan.
• Perform schedule monitoring, identify critical activities, and assist in updating and monitoring the schedule.
• Develop and apply installation rates, review and analyze contractor schedules, and provide recommendations to the project team.
• Evaluate quantities, job hours, and schedule logic; prepare progress and performance reports.
• Manage contract programme assessment, compensation events, and perform delay analysis.

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree/Post-Grad level education in construction or business‑related field.
• Experience as a planner on projects over £5m, with proficiency in Primavera (P6) and MS Excel.
• Experience in planning infrastructure projects, performing quantity takeoffs, and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes, and NEC contracts.
• Strong communication skills, personal resilience, and ability to operate within ambiguity.

At CMR

We have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We’re proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a “Great Place to Work” a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently.

👉 Learn more here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/

Requirements and Location:

• Full right to work in the UK
• Hybrid / 3 days on site at Gatwick

Salary & Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary)
• Pension: employer's contribution of 4%
• Company and personal performance‑based bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Long Service Leave
• Training and professional development
• Regular social events
• Perkbox – employee experience platform

Next Steps:

To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration.

We look forward to hearing from you!

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.