Project Planner

Lorien; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Project Planner to develop and manage project schedules. This hybrid role will involve planning, progress tracking, and managing dependencies across complex programmes. Candidates should have experience in delivering large, complex programmes and possess strong planning software skills. Relevant qualifications like PRINCE2 or a degree in Project Management are desirable. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large, complex programmes.
• Knowledge of HCM Fusion and E-business Suite advantageous.
• Strong planning software skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project schedules.
• Manage interdependencies and support risk assessments.
• Produce clear project status reports.

Skills

Project schedule management

Interdependencies management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in IT, Project Management, or similar

PRINCE2/APM/PMI certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Project Planner

Hybrid - Havant or Reading based offices

Our client is seeking a Project Planner to develop and manage project schedules across complex programmes. The role focuses on planning, progress tracking, and managing dependencies across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project).
• Manage interdependencies and support risk/issue impact assessments.
• Track progress against baselines and report variances.
• Produce clear project status reports and visualisations.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors.

Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering large, complex programmes.
• Knowledge of HCM Fusion and E-business Suite delivery beneficial.
• Strong planning software skills.
• Understanding of PRINCE2/PMO methodologies.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• PRINCE2/APM/PMI desirable.
• Degree or equivalent in IT, Project Management, or similar.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.