Senior Project Planner - Major Projects & Programs

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Project Planner in the UK to manage detailed project schedules across Water, Rail, Highways and Nuclear sectors. You will use Primavera P6 and MS Project to deliver Integrated Master Schedules and coordinate with engineers, managers and clients.

The role requires advanced schedule QA, exposure to Acumen Fuse, and a strong understanding of design/development processes. Applicants must have a valid UK passport and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• BSc in engineering, project management or similar. Accreditation with recognised institution is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel and Microsoft office applications.
• Advanced in schedule quality assurance processes and software such as Acumen Fuse.
• Knowledge and understanding of design and/or development process for major projects and experience of managing schedules and progress reporting from technical discipline teams and/or sub-consultants.
• Hold a current UK Passport.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project to produce Integrated Master Schedules.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, construction and client teams to ensure accurate programme data and timely delivery of project objectives.
• Establish and support Change Control Processes throughout the Project Lifecycle and prepare regular progress reports, forecasts, and dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Support as appropriate on a range of business development activities including preparation of tender submissions and strategy development.
• Carry out Earned Value analysis, cost and resource loading, and schedule performance analysis and schedule health checks and quality assurance reviews.
• Integrate schedules with risk registers and ensure compliance with internal and external standards and ensure alignment with contract requirements (e.g., NEC4, JCT, RIBA).

Skills

Schedule management

Progress reporting

Quality assurance

Design/development understanding

UK Passport/Right to work

Education

BSc in engineering, project management or similar

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Acumen Fuse

Job description

Arup is seeking an experienced Project Planner in the UK to manage detailed project schedules across Water, Rail, Highways and Nuclear sectors. You will use Primavera P6 and MS Project to deliver Integrated Master Schedules and coordinate with engineers, managers and clients.

The role requires advanced schedule QA, exposure to Acumen Fuse, and a strong understanding of design/development processes. Applicants must have a valid UK passport and be eligible to work in the UK.