Senior Planner

Currie & Brown Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to experienced mentors

Flexible working options

Job summary

Currie & Brown Group Limited is seeking a Senior Project Planner to join their Infrastructure team in Greater London. This role involves providing high-quality planning services to deliver complex projects effectively. You will lead planners, analyze construction programmes, and build trust with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has significant construction planning experience, strong knowledge of planning methods, and proficiency in Primavera P6. A competitive reward package and flexible working options are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering planning services in construction.
• Strong knowledge of planning methods and techniques.
• Ability to analyze construction programmes end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop planners.
• Build trust with stakeholders for effective delivery.
• Manage programmes to meet commitments on time and budget.

Skills

Planning methods

Building relationships

Calm under pressure

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in a construction-related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Currie & Brown is a global physical asset management and construction consultancy. We help clients plan, deliver and optimise projects and programmes across multiple sectors, backed by deep expertise and a connected international network. Our people make the difference. From early careers to senior leadership, we work as one team - sharing knowledge, supporting each other and building careers we’re proud of.

The role

We’re looking for a Senior Project Planner to join our Infrastructure team. You’ll work with project leaders to provide a high-quality planning service - helping teams deliver complex programmes safely, predictably and efficiently. You’ll also contribute to our planning community by sharing knowledge, developing others and strengthening our culture of continuous improvement.

• Lead, coach and develop planners to shape the next generation of talent
• Analyse construction programmes end-to-end to identify the safest and most effective delivery approach
• Build trust with stakeholders - including supply chain partners and subcontractors - so plans are understood and followed
• Manage programmes to deliver what we commit to - on time, on budget and to the right standards
• Report on productivity and progress - using site insight and data to keep forecasts accurate
• Assess change impacts and recommend the best path forward
• Contribute to a collaborative planning community - learning from peers and sharing good practice
• Work across teams to define plans, provide clear updates and improve outcomes for safety and quality

Skills and experience

• Significant experience delivering planning services (ideally within construction)
• Strong knowledge of planning methods, techniques and tools
• Ability to interpret tender documents, contracts and specifications
• Understanding of planning, programming and progress monitoring approaches
• A collaborative mindset - you enjoy working with people and building strong teams
• Ability to build relationships and influence teams to deliver what’s needed
• Calm under pressure when priorities shift and plans change

Qualifications and experience

• Degree, postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a construction- or business-related field
• Several years’ experience as a planner on projects typically valued at £20m+
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
• Experience planning infrastructure projects in a live operational environment (desirable)
• Experience with quantity take-offs, statistical analysis and computer operations
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and start-up work processes
• Confidence working with mathematical and financial reports
• Understanding of NEC contract forms

About Us

We offer

• The opportunity to lead planning on major infrastructure programmes and complex projects
• A supportive, collaborative team and access to experienced mentors across the business
• Clear development pathways and the chance to shape how we plan, report and improve delivery
• A competitive reward package and flexible working options (role dependent)

Why choose Currie & Brown?
We invest for the long term and we do what we say we will. You’ll join a business that supports careers at every stage—through clear development, trusted advice and opportunities to grow, including the chance to work internationally if that’s right for you.

We’re an international consultancy known for rigorous delivery and practical advice. Our digitally led approach helps teams plan with confidence, manage change and deliver better outcomes for clients. We want you to bring your best self to work. That’s why equality, diversity and inclusion matter here. Different backgrounds and experiences strengthen our thinking and help us deliver better solutions—so we welcome applications from all communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, tailored by region, to support our people from early careers through to senior leadership.

How to apply

To apply, submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant project planning experience and your interest in the role. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, tell us - we’ll support you.