Senior Planner

Scantec; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Planner for government and defence projects in London. You will lead planning activities, manage schedules, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance the team. This role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Proven track record in government, defence, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage complex schedules and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience in mentoring junior planners.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning activities on major government and defence programmes.
• Managing project schedules and resource allocation.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on project controls.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta

Power Project

Job description

Senior Project Planner Government & Defence Projects
Location: London (hybrid 2 days in the office or on client site, 3 days from home)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, plus car allowance and benefits

I m working with a global consultancy that s expanding its Project Services team in London, looking for a Senior Project Planner to take a lead role on key government and defence projects. You ll be working directly with directors and senior managers to own project schedules, manage delivery, and help grow the planning capability in London.

This company delivers end-to-end services from consulting and engineering to programme and construction management. In the UK, they have over 5,000 experts across sectors including infrastructure, energy, environment, and international development. Globally, they re 28,000 strong across more than 100 countries.

What makes them stand out is their balance of scale and personal approach, they have the global expertise and backing but operate with a real focus on people, relationships, and solving complex problems that matter.


What the role involves:

• Leading planning activities on major government and defence programmes across the UK
  
• Managing project schedules, resource allocation, and risk alongside senior stakeholders
  
• Working closely with directors to develop and grow the planning team in London
  
• Using Primavera P6 or Asta, Power project to deliver robust, clear programme controls
  
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including cost, risk, engineering, and PMO
  
• Hybrid working with regular in-person meetings and client site visits
  

What they re looking for:

• Experienced project planner with a proven track record in government, defence, or infrastructure projects
  
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage complex schedules and stakeholder expectations
  
• Comfortable mentoring junior planners and helping build out a team
  
• Ready to work from the London office 2 days a week (or client site as needed)
  

What you ll get in return:

• The chance to take a senior role in a respected global consultancy with deep UK roots
  
• Competitive salary plus car allowance and comprehensive benefits
  
• A supportive environment with clear paths for career progression
  
• Opportunity to shape and grow the project controls capability in London
  
• Access to collaborative, multidisciplinary teams and ongoing professional development
  

If you re an experienced planner ready to step up and take ownership in a growing team, let s have a chat. Reach me on (phone number removed) or (url removed).