Principal Construction Planner

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup in London is seeking a Principal Construction Planner to lead high‑quality planning and scheduling across design and construction phases of complex infrastructure projects. You will develop programmes from first principles, apply sequencing and phasing, review progress, forecast time and cost, and communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams.

Primavera P6 experience is essential and you will use planning data to inform delivery decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction planning or project controls for complex infrastructure
• Strong ability to develop programmes, sequencing and phasing across design and construction stages
• Ability to review progress, forecast time and cost, and communicate findings clearly to multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Develop construction programmes and schedules from first principles using quantities and production rates
• Apply planning expertise across design, construction and delivery stages; review progress and forecast time/cost outcomes
• Prepare constructability and progress reports and advise teams on issues, impacts and mitigations
• Develop phasing strategies and visual planning tools to communicate sequencing and constraints
• Utilise Primavera P6 and other planning tools with understanding of cost and resource loading

Skills

Construction planning

Scheduling

Programme development

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup’s PPM experts are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

Our Planning and Controls team is a centre of excellence within Arup’s Project and Programme Management (PPM) practice. The team supports a wide range of engineering projects across the business, and we are seeking an experienced construction planner to join our team in London. This role is focused on construction planning and scheduling during the early design and construction stages of engineering projects.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

As a Principal Construction Planner, you will support the delivery of complex infrastructure and engineering projects through high-quality construction planning and scheduling. You will bring strong capability in programme development, sequencing, phasing, progress review and reporting, helping clients and project teams understand constraints, manage risk and make informed delivery decisions.

This role will suit someone with experience in construction planning, scheduling or project controls within complex delivery environments, who enjoys working with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams. You will combine strong analytical skills, clear communication and a collaborative approach with the ability to apply planning good practice in a practical and delivery-focused way.

You will be able to demonstrate your understanding, skill and experience in the following areas:

• Developing construction programmes and schedules from first principles, using quantities and production rates.
• Applying construction planning expertise across design, construction and delivery stages of complex infrastructure and engineering projects. This includes reviewing progress, maintaining programmes and analysing data to forecast time and cost outcomes.
• Preparing clear constructability and progress reports, and advising teams on issues, impacts and mitigation.
• Developing phasing strategies and visual planning tools to communicate sequencing and constraints.
• Using Primavera P6 and other planning tools effectively, with a good understanding of cost and resource loading.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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