Project Planning Consultant

Electus Recruitment; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy services provider is seeking a project manager based in Swindon to work on multi-discipline projects. The ideal candidate will manage project schedules, engage with stakeholders, and deliver reporting. A strong background in large-scale project planning and contract management is required. This role offers a salary between £60K and £65K, along with flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible total reward package

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Lifestyle perks including discounts

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Residency in Southwest England or South Wales.
• Experience managing large-scale project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage project schedules and stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver workshops and reporting, including Earned Value Management.
• Provide scenario planning and critical path analysis.

Skills

Project planning

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Earned Value Management

Job description

Make an impact on multi‑discipline projects while developing your career in consultancy.

Join a team delivering complex programmes with genuine scope to grow and advance your skills.

What you will need

• Eligibility to work in the UK with no nationality or residency restrictions
• Residency in Southwest England or South Wales
• Experience of large‑scale project planning, including building and managing schedules and baselines
• Contract knowledge across NEC, JCT, FIDIC or Rail frameworks
• Consultancy or client‑facing experience supporting multi‑disciplinary teams

Salary and rewards

£60‑65K plus hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work‑life balance

Your role

• Build and manage project schedules, interfaces, and stakeholder engagement
• Maintain baselines and support contractual and performance metrics
• Deliver workshops and reporting including Earned Value Management
• Correlate schedule, cost and risk for integrated assessments
• Provide scenario planning and critical path analysis to improve efficiency

Your experience

• Technical capability: Integrated multi‑discipline project controls skillset, advanced reporting techniques, contract management expertise
• Behavioural capability: Strong stakeholder management, consultancy mindset, ability to drive best practice across teams

Benefits and balance

You will enjoy practical benefits including:

• Flexible total reward package with pension, life assurance, cycle‑to‑work and additional leave options
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme covering mental, physical and financial health
• Hybrid working options, holiday buy/sell schemes and flexible arrangements
• Lifestyle perks including discounts, gym scheme, gadget insurance and travel loan

Where you will be based

Swindon with a hybrid working pattern (2‑3 days per week onsite)

Equal opportunities

The employer is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in the workplace.

This is a permanent role.