Senior Project Planner (Hybrid) - Cost & Schedule Lead

AECO; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collaborate with a global team at AECOM to support cost control and scheduling across major infrastructure projects. You will integrate schedules, develop WBS, and monitor earned value to keep projects on track.

The role requires strong experience in cost forecasting, budget tracking, and producing progress reports for stakeholders; hybrid work options are available with occasional client site visits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in integrated project scheduling using MS Project/Primavera P6.
• Ability to define and maintain WBS and dependencies across complex projects.
• Experience in cost control, forecasting, and EV (earned value) monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to identify key project issues and cost trends.
• Prepare cost forecasts and revised budgets; review contractor invoices.
• Lead or support project cost reviews and change management.
• Create and review progress reports and dashboards for stakeholders.

Skills

Integrated project schedules

Work breakdown structures (WBS)

Schedule management

Earned value monitoring

Cost forecasting

Budget tracking

Leadership in meetings

Progress reporting

Stakeholder dashboards

Cost data analysis

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Collaborate with a global team at AECOM to support cost control and scheduling across major infrastructure projects. You will integrate schedules, develop WBS, and monitor earned value to keep projects on track.

The role requires strong experience in cost forecasting, budget tracking, and producing progress reports for stakeholders; hybrid work options are available with occasional client site visits.