Project Planner

Blueprint Project Solutions Ltd; Stonehouse; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme matched up to 7.5%

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training programs

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join their expanding team. The role involves providing planning services to high-profile clients across various sectors, including Energy and Defence. Candidates should have proven experience in complex project environments and proficiency with Primavera P6. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning within complex project delivery environments.
• Strong communication skills to present complex data.
• Ability to manage relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline schedules for diverse projects.
• Lead interactive planning sessions to define milestones.
• Generate high-quality schedule reports and dashboards.

Skills

Project Planning

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Focus

Project Lifecycle Understanding

Education

Project Management Qualification (e.g., APM, PMP)

Job description

Hybrid working arrangements, with travel to Blueprint and client offices as required.

SALARY

Practitioner: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE, plus bonus (up to 10%) and benefits.

Senior: £55,000 - £75,000 DOE, plus bonus (up to 10%) and benefits.

Blueprint Project Solutions Ltd is a specialist consultancy offering Project Controls, Project Management, and Commercial services to a wide range of organisations both across the UK and internationally. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional standards while fostering a fun, inclusive, and positive working environment for our team.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Project Planner to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide planning services to high-profile clients across the Energy, Defence, and Infrastructure sectors. Depending on your experience, this role could range from Practitioner to Senior level, offering you the chance to work on diverse and exciting projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline schedules for diverse projects.
• Conduct regular progress updates and track project performance.
• Lead interactive planning sessions to align project teams and define milestones and deliverables.
• Analyse schedules and recommend effective recovery/mitigation strategies.
• Perform float path analysis to identify critical paths and potential delays.
• Use resource and cost loading to ensure schedules are aligned with available resources and budget constraints.
• Ensure the Basis of Schedule is documented and regularly updated, communicating key changes to all relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct impact assessments for change control and maintain the baseline in accordance with approved changes.
• Generate high-quality schedule reports and dashboards to provide stakeholders with clear insights on project status.
• Present progress updates to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Develop and implement planning procedures and best practices.
• Engage with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure all project controls, planning, and scheduling processes align with project goals.
• Drive innovation by introducing new ways of working for our clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning within complex project delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 for scheduling and project management.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and how it integrates with project scheduling and reporting.
• Familiarity with NEC contract requirements and their impact on project planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in leading planning sessions, facilitating workshops, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and explain complex planning data to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, with a track record of managing difficult project scheduling challenges effectively.
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage relationships effectively.
• Solid understanding of the project lifecycle and project management processes.
• A relevant Project Management Qualification (e.g., APM, PMP) or equivalent professional certification in a related discipline (eg Engineering or Construction).

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements: A combination of client‑site, Blueprint office, and home working to suit your lifestyle and project needs.

Annual performance bonus of up to 10%.

Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays, with your birthday off as an added perk! This increases to 27 days after 2 years of service and 30 days after 5 years of service.

Company pension scheme: We match up to 7.5% contributions, enabling you to earn up to 15% in your pension.

Salary sacrifice scheme offering: Electric Vehicle (EV) car scheme, Private medical cover, Cycle to work scheme.

Comprehensive training and development programmes to help you shape your own career.

A positive, inclusive, and fun work culture where we celebrate each other’s success.

Apply today – let’s start the conversation:

If you’re looking for the next exciting step in your career, and want to work on impactful projects with a fantastic team, we’d love to hear from you!