Project planner

Ganymede Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join their team. This role involves developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, collaborating with delivery teams, and ensuring proactive stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a background in civil engineering sectors such as rail or highways. The position offers the opportunity to work on significant projects from the start and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, proactive planner with experience in civil engineering.
• Experience in sectors such as rail, highways, water or structures.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes.
• Collaborate with delivery teams for accurate planning.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Prepare progress updates and reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain strong site presence and engage with teams.
• Support project performance tracking and forecasting.

Skills

Project Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planner / Senior Planner

Location : Carlisle, Cumbria

Type : Full-time, Permanent (contract opportunity)

Sector : Civil Engineering

I am open to speaking to candidates who are looking for a freelance role or permanent opportunity. Interviews before Christmas and start in January.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth we are seeking an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join our well-established building and civils team. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved from the very start of a significant project, working closely with the delivery team and having a strong presence on site.

If you’re a proactive, hands‑on Project Planner who enjoys being embedded in the project environment, this role could be ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project programmes (Primavera P6 experience desirable)
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure accurate, realistic planning
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities, recommending effective mitigation measures
• Prepare progress updates, dashboards, and reports for stakeholders
• Maintain a strong site presence to engage with engineers and delivery teams
• Support project performance tracking, earned value analysis, and forecasting

About You

We’re looking for a hands‑on, proactive planner with experience across civil engineering sectors such as rail, highways, water, or structures.

You will be :

• An experienced Planner or Senior Planner (not just a scheduler)
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and an effective communicator at all levels
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and confident presenting information clearly

Comfortable working closely with project teams on site

If you’re interested, please clickApply Nowor send your CV directly to For an informal discussion, contact Emma Marshall on (phone number removed).

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.