Planning and Project Controls Consultants

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Derby is seeking a highly motivated Planning and Project Controls Consultant to deliver complex projects. This role involves expert-level planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management. The successful candidate will collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget, while also facilitating reporting and supporting risk management activities.

Benefits

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of experience in planning and project controls on large-scale projects.
• Relevant certifications preferred: PMP, PMI-SP, AACE CCP or PSP, PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Monitor project progress and performance, generating reports and dashboards.
• Track and control project costs, perform variance analysis, and support cost forecasting.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

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14.05.2025

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28.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Planning and Project Controls Consultant to support the successful delivery of complex projects by providing expert-level planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management services. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Define and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and ensure alignment with cost and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and performance, generating reports and dashboards (e.g., S-curves, earned value analysis, KPIs).
• Track and control project costs, perform variance analysis, and support cost forecasting.
• Support risk management activities, including schedule and cost risk analysis.
• Assess impact of changes, manage baseline revisions, and support claims preparation.
• Facilitate regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, and construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 3–10+ years of experience in planning and project controls on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and analytical tools (Excel, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of project management processes, cost control, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant certifications (preferred): PMP, PMI-SP, AACE CCP or PSP, PRINCE2.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.