Project Planner

Circet; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet UK is seeking a Project Planner to join our team. The role supports the Programme Manager and Project Delivery across rail, transport and energy infrastructure projects, handling planning, scheduling, forecasting, resource coordination, and monitoring from concept through to completion while maintaining high safety, quality, and delivery standards.

This role initially focuses on Rail and Transport Infrastructure, with a view to supporting growth in Energy Infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure, construction, rail, transport, utilities, or engineering environments.
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and planning tools; ability to multitask.
• Collaborative team player with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor rail and transport infrastructure projects with clients and teams.
• Monitor and report progress, milestones, risks, and resource needs weekly.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for safe, efficient delivery of civils and utilities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and work programmes.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are incorporated.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Review documents and construction programmes for alignment with objectives.
• Provide regular updates to Programme Managers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate materials, plant, and resources to support delivery.
• Maintain project records and update management systems.
• Assist with possession planning, access arrangements, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes.
• Coordinate across Rail, Transport Infrastructure, and Energy Infrastructure projects.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Rail/Infrastructure

MS Excel

Primavera P6

MS Project

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are hiring!

Circet UK are looking for a Project Planner to join our team.

The Project Planner will support the Programme Manager and Project Delivery teams across a diverse portfolio of rail, transport, and energy infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for planning, scheduling, forecasting, resource coordination, and monitoring project activities to ensure successful delivery from concept through to completion, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

This role will initially support projects within our Rail and Transport Infrastructure division, while also playing a key role in supporting the growth and delivery of future projects across our Energy Infrastructure business.

Responsibilities of Project Planner:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the delivery of rail and transport infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, project teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Monitoring and reporting project progress, milestones, risks, and resource requirements on a daily and weekly basis.
• Planning and coordinating internal and external resources to support the safe and efficient delivery of civils, construction, signalling, station, trackside, or infrastructure activities.
• Supporting project teams in developing and maintaining project schedules and work programmes.
• Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are incorporated into project planning activities and that any concerns are escalated appropriately.
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve operational and scheduling issues.
• Reviewing project documentation, designs, work packs, and construction programmes to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Providing regular updates and progress reports to Programme Managers and key stakeholders.
• Coordinating materials, plant, and resource requirements to support project delivery.
• Maintaining accurate project records and updating project management systems and reporting tools.
• Assisting with possession planning, access arrangements, and stakeholder coordination where required.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of planning, reporting, and project controls processes.
• Support project planning and resource coordination activities across Rail, Transport Infrastructure, and emerging Energy Infrastructure projects, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources and alignment with business delivery objectives.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Experience working within infrastructure, construction, rail, transport, utilities, or engineering environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Project planning tools.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of project delivery processes and resource management.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
• Commitment to high standards, quality delivery, and a right-first-time approach
• Experience within rail, transport infrastructure, utilities, energy, civil engineering, or major infrastructure projects (diserable)
• Knowledge of project planning methodologies and construction delivery within regulated infrastructure environments.
• Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent planning software.
• Understanding of Network Rail, National Highways, energy infrastructure, utility, or construction project delivery frameworks would be advantageous.

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity, and inclusion.
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops future leaders.
• Access ongoing development opportunities through our education, mentoring, and career pathway programmes.
• Be part of a business committed to making a difference through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days annual leave, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programmes, and excellent career development opportunities.

Circet UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from all individuals with talent, skills, and potential. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.