Senior Planner

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Senior Project Planner Government & Defence Projects
Location: London (hybrid 2 days in the office or on client site, 3 days from home)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, plus car allowance and benefits

I m working with a global consultancy that s expanding its Project Services team in London, looking for a Senior Project Planner to take a lead role on key government and defence projects. You ll be working directly with directors and senior managers to own project schedules, manage delivery, and help grow the planning capability in London.

This company delivers end-to-end services from consulting and engineering to programme and construction management. In the UK, they have over 5,000 experts across sectors including infrastructure, energy, environment, and international development. Globally, they re 28,000 strong across more than 100 countries.

What makes them stand out is their balance of scale and personal approach, they have the global expertise and backing but operate with a real focus on people, relationships, and solving complex problems that matter.

What the role involves:

Leading planning activities on major government and defence programmes across the UK
Managing project schedules, resource allocation, and risk alongside senior stakeholders
Working closely with directors to develop and grow the planning team in London
Using Primavera P6 or Asta, Power project to deliver robust, clear programme controls
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including cost, risk, engineering, and PMO
Hybrid working with regular in-person meetings and client site visits

What they re looking for:

Experienced project planner with a proven track record in government, defence, or infrastructure projects
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage complex schedules and stakeholder expectations
Comfortable mentoring junior planners and helping build out a team
Ready to work from the London office 2 days a week (or client site as needed)

What you ll get in return:

The chance to take a senior role in a respected global consultancy with deep UK roots
Competitive salary plus car allowance and comprehensive benefits
A supportive environment with clear paths for career progression
Opportunity to shape and grow the project controls capability in London
Access to collaborative, multidisciplinary teams and ongoing professional development

If you re an experienced planner ready to step up and take ownership in a growing team, let s have a chat. Reach me on (phone number removed) or (url removed). #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Location:: London, England, United Kingdom
Salary:: £125,000 - £150,000
Category:: Management & Operations

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