Senior Life Science Project Planner | Pharma & Manufacturing

Matchtech; Puckeridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Senior Planner to lead detailed programme development for complex projects in Hertfordshire and London. The role focuses on coordinating design through to completion, with strong emphasis on commissioning and fit-out across pharmaceutical, data centre or manufacturing sectors.

The successful candidate will bring extensive planning and stakeholder-management skills, with on-site availability three days per week in Ware. Contract or permanent positions are available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Planner within construction, engineering or capital projects.
• Experience of pharmaceutical projects is highly desirable, with complex manufacturing or data centre experience also considered.
• Strong project planning and programme management skills.
• Understanding of new-build construction, fit-out and equipment commissioning activities.
• Ability to analyse project progress, identify schedule risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Ware three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and managing detailed project programmes from design through to completion
• Planning and monitoring new-build construction, fit-out and equipment commissioning activities
• Working closely with project managers, contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers
• Tracking progress against approved programmes and identifying potential delays or project risks
• Preparing planning updates, progress reports and schedule analysis for project stakeholders
• Supporting project delivery across pharmaceutical, data centre or complex manufacturing environments
• Reviewing sequencing, dependencies, resources and key project milestones
• Providing planning advice to support effective decision-making and successful project delivery

Skills

Senior Planner experience

Project planning

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Onsite coordination

Job description

Matchtech seeks a Senior Planner to lead detailed programme development for complex projects in Hertfordshire and London. The role focuses on coordinating design through to completion, with strong emphasis on commissioning and fit-out across pharmaceutical, data centre or manufacturing sectors.

The successful candidate will bring extensive planning and stakeholder-management skills, with on-site availability three days per week in Ware. Contract or permanent positions are available.