Project Planner

Circet Uk; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; 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 support the Programme Manager and Delivery teams across rail, transport and energy infrastructure initiatives. You will handle planning, scheduling, forecasting and resource coordination to ensure delivery from concept to completion while upholding safety, quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and project teams, maintaining schedules, and regular progress reporting in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong planning, scheduling and coordination skills.
• Experience in infrastructure environments (rail/transport/utility/engineering).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor delivery of rail and transport infrastructure projects with clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor and report progress, milestones, risks, and resources daily and weekly.
• Plan and coordinate internal/external resources for civils, construction, signalling, station or infrastructure activities.
• Support teams in developing and maintaining project schedules and work programmes.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are incorporated into planning and escalate concerns.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve scheduling issues.
• Review project documentation to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Provide regular updates to Programme Managers and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate materials, plant, and resource requirements for delivery.
• Maintain accurate project records and update management systems.
• Assist with possession planning and access arrangements as required.
• Support continuous improvement of planning, reporting and project controls processes.
• Contribute to planning across Rail, Transport Infrastructure and Energy Infrastructure projects.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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.