Senior Planner - Cost & Schedule Lead (MS Project/Primavera)

AECO; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a project controls specialist to join our UK team. You will analyze cost data, prepare forecasts, and support project managers with integrated scheduling using MS Project or Primavera P6.

Join a global infrastructure consultancy offering hybrid work options, opportunities to mentor, and exposure to major programs in transport, water, and buildings. You will work with finance and operations to ensure budgets and timelines align, delivering value across projects.

Qualifications

• Confident in leading meetings.
• Developed and maintained integrated project schedules using MS Project, Primavera P6.
• Defined work breakdown structures (WBS), dependencies, milestones and critical paths.
• Forecasted resource demand and aligned plans with delivery and operational teams.
• Generated progress reports and dashboards for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage cost data formats for project control.
• Prepare revised cost forecasts and cost trend analyses.
• Monitor earned value and budget variances.
• Assist in scheduling and change control processes.
• Collaborate with project managers and subcontractor cost-tracking.

Skills

Integrated schedules

MS Project

Primavera P6

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

AECOM is seeking a project controls specialist to join our UK team. You will analyze cost data, prepare forecasts, and support project managers with integrated scheduling using MS Project or Primavera P6.

Join a global infrastructure consultancy offering hybrid work options, opportunities to mentor, and exposure to major programs in transport, water, and buildings. You will work with finance and operations to ensure budgets and timelines align, delivering value across projects.