Project Planner

TGS International Group; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and planning firm in Camden Town is looking for a skilled construction planner to develop and manage construction programmes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in M&E projects and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Responsibilities include producing detailed schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction planning, preferably within M&E projects.
• Ability to generate and interpret planning outputs.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed construction programmes.
• Produce Level 1-4 programmes in line with client expectations.
• Track and update programmes regularly, measuring progress.

Skills

Construction planning

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Critical path analysis

Analytical skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling tools.
• Produce Level 1-4 programmes in line with contract and client expectations.
• Resource-load programmes and link to cost and procurement schedules.
• Incorporate subcontractor and supplier input into the overall programme.
• Track and update programmes regularly, measuring actual progress against baseline.
• Generate, interpret, and present planning outputs, including critical path analysis, float calculations, histograms, and earned value metrics.
• Identify schedule-related risks and contribute to developing time-based mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a planning risk register and provide input to broader project risk management.
• Conduct "what-if" and recovery scenario modelling to support project teams.
• Support acceleration efforts by providing programme crash strategies while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Ensure programmes comply with contractual requirements (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JCT).
• Provide planning support to pre-construction teams during tender and bid stages.
• Assist in standardising planning templates and procedures across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction planning, preferably within M&E projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience producing fully resourced and logically linked programmes.
• Ability to generate and interpret planning outputs, including critical path analysis, float, histograms, and earned value metrics.
• Experience across large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to support project delivery through accurate planning and scheduling.