Senior Planner - Infrastructure

Currie & Brown; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown, a leading consultancy, seeks a Senior Project Planner in London. The role involves delivering high-standard project planning services, leading a team, and ensuring project success on large infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has extensive planning experience and knowledge of Primavera P6, while demonstrating strong team orientation and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Clear career progression

International mobility opportunities

Working on prestigious projects worldwide

Qualifications

• Approximately five years of experience as a planner on projects exceeding £20m in value.
• Significant experience with Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of financial and mathematical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and inspiring a team to develop the next generation of planners.
• Analyzing construction projects to determine the safest and most efficient delivery methods.
• Managing work programmes to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and budget.

Skills

Planning techniques

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Degree in construction or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

About The Role

Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience across multiple sectors and services. We are distinguished by our people, innovation, and reputation, supported by a global office network.

Our team, from first-day apprentices to senior management, is what makes our business successful. Everyone in the Currie & Brown family plays a vital role in our success and enjoys their journey along the way.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

Currie & Brown is seeking a senior project planner based in our London infrastructure team. The successful candidate will support project leaders by delivering high-standard project planning services, ensuring successful client outcomes, sharing knowledge across projects, fostering a culture of innovation, and strengthening our reputation as a preferred consultant and service provider. You will be a key member of the project management team, aiding in the delivery of large and complex projects. Your core responsibilities will include:

1. Leading, coaching, and inspiring a team to develop the next generation of planners.
2. Analyzing construction projects from all angles to determine the safest and most efficient delivery methods.
3. Gaining stakeholder confidence and securing buy-in for your plans, including supply chains and subcontractors.
4. Managing work programmes to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
5. Maintaining a strong understanding of project progress through reporting, forecasting, and on-site visits.
6. Making informed decisions to adapt plans as needed.
7. Participating in a collaborative planning community to learn and share best practices.
8. Collaborating across teams to define and update plans, enhancing safety and quality.
9. Mentoring planners and providing leadership development opportunities.

What skills and attributes are we looking for from you:

1. Extensive experience in planning services, preferably within construction.
2. Proficiency with planning techniques and tools.
3. Understanding of tender documents, contracts, and specifications.
4. Knowledge of planning methods, programming, and progress monitoring.
5. Strong team orientation and relationship-building skills.
6. Resilience and adaptability in changing situations.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Degree or postgraduate qualification in construction or a related field.
2. Approximately five years of experience as a planner on projects exceeding £20m in value.
3. Significant experience with Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
4. Experience with infrastructure projects in operational environments is desirable.
5. Skills in quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and computer operations.
6. Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, and startup processes.
7. Knowledge of financial and mathematical reporting.
8. Familiarity with NEC contracts.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, collaborative, and experienced professional who is committed to excellence and eager to contribute to our dynamic team.

About Us

Why choose Currie & Brown?

We prioritize long-term relationships and honoring commitments. Our inclusive culture values diversity and invests in our people’s futures. We offer clear career progression, international mobility opportunities, and a chance to work on prestigious projects worldwide. We believe in empowering our people to make agile decisions that drive impact and innovation.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, believing that diversity fosters the most innovative ideas, which are essential to our success.

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All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank or payment details in your application. This job posting was created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom.