Full job descriptionSenior Project Planner

Confidential Opportunity | South Yorkshire | Immediate
Requirement

Salary: £65-70K + Excellent Benefits Package

(Potential flexibility for exceptional candidates with
significant planning expertise.)

A Rare Opportunity to Influence Major Projects

An established and highly successful UK organisation is seeking
an experienced Senior Project Planner to play a key role in the
successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of complex projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a planning professional who
enjoys working at the centre of business operations,
collaborating with multiple stakeholders and influencing project
outcomes from tender stage through to completion.

You will join a busy, fast-paced environment where your expertise
will directly impact project success, business performance and
strategic decision-making.

Due to continued growth and an increasing pipeline of work, there
is an urgent requirement for a talented planner who can quickly
integrate into the team and add immediate value.

The Role

As the organisation’s planning specialist, you will be
responsible for developing, maintaining and communicating
detailed project programmes, ensuring successful coordination
between key business functions and stakeholders.

You will take ownership of programme development across multiple
projects, balancing priorities, identifying risks and ensuring
plans remain robust, realistic and deliverable throughout the
full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using
industry-standard planning software.
* Produce high-quality tender and delivery programmes to support
business growth.
* Work closely with operational, commercial and technical teams
to gather information and translate requirements into practical
project plans.
* Develop programme logic, critical paths, milestones and
dependencies.
* Identify risks, constraints and opportunities at an early
stage.
* Challenge assumptions and provide solutions to improve project
delivery.
* Monitor programme performance and communicate progress clearly
to stakeholders.
* Support project teams in understanding programme requirements
and managing change.
* Carry out scenario planning and programme optimisation
exercises.
* Contribute to the development of planning standards, processes
and best practice across the business.

About You

We are keen to hear from experienced planners who have worked
within project-led environments and can demonstrate:

* Proven experience in project planning, scheduling or programme
management.
* Strong knowledge of Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
* Experience producing detailed project programmes from multiple
information sources.
* Understanding of critical path analysis, programme logic and
resource planning.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities within demanding
timescales.
* High levels of organisation and attention to detail.

What’s on Offer?

* c70K salary package
* Company pension scheme
* Private healthcare/health cash plan
* Enhanced sick pay
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Long-term career progression opportunities
* Stable and growing organisation with significant project
investment
* High-profile projects and genuine influence on business success

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planner
looking to take ownership of a critical function within a growing
organisation. The business is actively recruiting and interviews
will be arranged promptly for suitable candidates.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will make a
genuine impact and your career can progress further, we’d like to
hear from you.