Project Planner

Jacobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Planner to lead and manage programme schedules in the technical consultancy services sector. In this role, you will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure schedules are logic-driven and compliant. Responsibilities include developing Primavera P6 programmes, progress reporting, and identifying critical paths and risks. We offer a flexible working environment, professional development, and a strong company culture focused on inclusion and belonging.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Flexible working hours

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Primavera P6 and confident hands-on user.
• Experience in creating impact/claim programmes is desirable.
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully logic-linked P6 programmes.
• Produce monthly updates, narratives and progress reports.
• Identify critical path, float issues and key programme risks.

Skills

Primavera P6

Critical path & float management

Schedule integrity principles

Job description

Job description Project Planner Jacobs are looking for Project Planners who will lead and manage programme schedules in technical consultancy services to major clients in the E&P sector delivering a range of multi-disciplinary projects. As a Project Planner, you'll be working closely with project managers, engineers and the commercial team to ensure programmes are logic driven, credible, and contractually compliant. The work is varied, fast‑paced and genuinely important to how decisions are made.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully logic‑linked P6 programmes
• Baseline, update and progress schedules to agreed timelines
• Produce monthly updates, narratives and progress reports
• Identify critical path, float issues and key programme risks
• Support change control and compensation events
• Run programme integrity checks and resolve logic or constraint issues
• Work with the commercial team on time‑impact assessments
• Support budget planning and cost estimation when needed
• Flag potential delays and recommend corrective actions
• Challenge incomplete inputs and ensure timely progress updates
• Maintain programme documentation, reports and change logs
• Ensure compliance with Jacobs' planning standards and procedures
• Attend meetings and present programme updates when required
• Conduct post‑project reviews and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications and Experience

• A strong understanding of Primavera P6 – confident, hands‑on user
• Understanding of critical path & float, activity relationships, baseline management, filters/layouts, import/export programmes, activity codes, calendars
• A strong understanding of schedule integrity principles (DCMA / Best Practice)
• Experience in creating impact / claim programmes is desirable
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract will be beneficial

Why Jacobs?

• People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
• UK employees receive free single medical cover, digital GP service, and family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• Jacobs gives back to communities through its Collectively program which includes matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
• Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area. Hybrid and flexible working hours and patterns are discussed to suit you and our business.

Locations

• Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
• Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
• Bristol, Bristol City, United Kingdom
• Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
• Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
• Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Our Values and Culture

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Benefits and Opportunities

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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Disability Confidence

As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Hybrid Working Policy

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Recruitment Support

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