Project Planner

Mott MacDonald; Manchester, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced annual leave 33–35 days

Employee ownership

Pension contributions matched 4.5–7%

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Project Planner for the Energy Networks team in the UK. The role focuses on developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, with emphasis on schedule management, WBS, and earned value concepts.

You will work under the Line Manager, ensuring timely delivery and compliant documentation in a hybrid work setting. Ideal candidates hold a technical degree (Engineering/Finance) and have experience in engineering planning, scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of scoping and creating project schedules.
• Experience in planning/scheduling, monitoring, and data analysis (critical path).
• Understanding of Schedule Management concepts.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties under the supervision of the Line Manager.
• Record keeping of project documentation and results.
• Familiar with project execution and management procedures; assist in client and subcontractor selection.
• Inform Line Manager of issues and measures; coordinate solutions.
• Propose solutions with Line Manager for ongoing activities.

Skills

Schedule management

WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)

Earned Value Management

English communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Documentation/record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location/s: Brighton, Manchester, Glasgow; UK

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

The Energy Networks Project Support team are looking for a Project Planner to join our team.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Independently execute all duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the Line Manager
• Comply with company information security policy & organizational, technical, and administrative rules
• Record keeping of documentation related to the executed activity as well as results achieved
• Familiar with organizational, technical, and administrative procedures related to the project execution and management; involved in the selection of clients, nomination of subcontractors and partners
• Inform Line manager on all occurring general and current issues as well as on the measures undertaken respectively
• Propose solutions of main and current activity-related issues as coordinated with the Line Manager

The Project Planner should be familiar with and use independently or with the limited supervision and support by the Line Manager and other employees as follows:

• The basic professional and ethics principles
• To be familiar with the available activity – related software products
• To be familiar with the theoretical grounds stated in the different operational manuals for Deltek – Connect Business software product as well as with their restrictions and permissible range of use; with the alternative methods and practice to support the project managers
• Archived internal MM standards and respective standard documents, methods, and practices
• Internal principles and rules for work with the MM documents, including classified information, Internal labour rules and other applicable MM documents

Candidate specification

Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in scoping and creating a project schedules
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, determine project critical path and project data analysis
• A deep understanding of the concepts of Schedule Management
• Detailed knowledge of and experience in using Primavera P6 /preferred/ or Enterprise Microsoft Project
• Ability to assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring Project Plans in line with agreed
• Schedule Management policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Knowledge of engineering design, project development stages, procurement contract and work processes
• Experience and Knowledge in engineering design or similar would be beneficial
• The role requires Scheduling-specific knowledge equivalent to a Technical or Business degree and certification as well

Essential:

• Bachelor or higher degree in Engineering, Finance or similar relevant to the project planners role and responsibilities
• Previous project planning/scheduling experience in Engineering Corporation would be an advantage
• Good understanding of the importance of Work Break Down Structures, Resourcing, Deliverables and links between them
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office, Primavera P6 and similar scheduling software
• Ability to communicate effectively in English – written and verbally
• Ability to manage time effectively and the ability to prioritise in order to meet strict deadlines
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well within a team as well as autonomously

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people‑first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.