Senior Project Planner / Project Planner

FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION (UK) LIMITED; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London is looking for a Senior Planner to support major infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include preparing reporting baselines and maintaining progress programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale projects and proficiency in Primavera P6. The role also requires strong relationship skills and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a planner on large-scale projects.
• Experience with planning management systems in civil engineering projects.
• Ability to perform assignments independently with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the monthly Reporting Baseline (RB) for projects.
• Develop and maintain the monthly Progress Programme.
• Coordinate all external parties involved in the progress process.

Skills

Planning management on large-scale projects

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Understanding of NEC3 contracts

Microsoft Excel skills

Problem-solving attitude

Good relationship skills

Tools

Primavera P6

CEMAR

Job description

Senior Planner

The role

Ferrovial Construction is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to support major infrastructure projects in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and update the monthly Reporting Baseline (RB) for a portfolio of projects, following instructions from PMIs and implemented CEs.
• Develop and maintain the monthly Progress Programme, including narrative, project performance analysis, critical path, and programme integration activities according to contract requirements across scope, time, risk, schedule updates, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate all external parties involved in the progress process (commercials, planners, section leads, site agents) to ensure a realistic programme logic.
• Act as an Expert Planner and scheduler.
• Utilize Primavera P6 professionally and be familiar with cost loading programmes.
• Manage and ensure the application of earned value management.
• Promote company values in dealings with employees, clients, subcontractors, and external contacts.

Skills and Competence:

We are seeking candidates with:

• Previous experience as a planner on large-scale projects.
• Experience with planning management systems in civil engineering projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and CEMAR (Contract/Change management).
• Understanding of NEC3 contracts.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Ability to perform assignments independently with supervision and guidance.
• Capability to deliver timely, high-quality reports.
• Proactive with a problem-solving attitude.
• Good relationship skills across departments and functions.
• Knowledge of measuring civil engineering works.

Please note that this job description does not cover all activities, and employees may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties.

About us

Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group, the largest private transport infrastructure operator globally. With approximately 96,000 employees, we operate in 15 countries with over 60 years of experience. We are a Spanish multinational company with divisions in Airports, Highways, Construction, and Building. We are committed to sustainable and innovative solutions that create value for society, clients, investors, and employees. Our UK projects include HS2, Silvertown (STT), Heathrow (Q6), Norwich Western Link, Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE), and Farringdon.

At Ferrovial, our core values are Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, and Respect. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, which fosters innovation and excellence. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all candidates, especially from underrepresented groups.