Town Planner – Infrastructure

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South West England is seeking an experienced Planner for a 13-month fixed-term contract. This role involves developing project schedules for major infrastructure projects and requires strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive day rate or salary

Flexible hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a planning or project controls role.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Experience in regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project schedules for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.
• Analyse project data to track progress and mitigate risks.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project analysis

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Planner (13-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: South West England – commutable from Bristol, Somerset, and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Fixed-term (13 months)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (on-site presence required several days per week)

Are you an experienced Planner with a passion for infrastructure and capital delivery? Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established organisation in the South West seeking a skilled Planner to join their dynamic project team on a 13-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced setting, drawing on your strong communication, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules across a portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure realistic and achievable timelines
• Analyse project data to identify variances, track progress, and mitigate delivery risks
• Utilise planning software (Primavera P6 and/or MS Project) to provide accurate and timely programme reporting
• Support the programme controls team with cost and resource forecasting

About You:

• Proven experience in a planning or project controls role, ideally within infrastructure, construction, or aviation sectors
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively
• Experience working in highly regulated environments is desirable
• Available to commit to the full 13-month contract

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive day rate or salary (dependent on experience)
• Flexible hybrid working model
• The opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792361770 or [e-mail]