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Programme Planner

United Kingdom, Coventry, West Midlands, England 440.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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We are seeking an experienced Programme Planner to support the development, maintenance and assurance of project and programme schedules across a complex capital delivery portfolio. Working within a strategic delivery environment, you will collaborate closely with project, commercial, design, delivery and supply chain teams to ensure schedules are accurate, compliant with planning standards and provide a clear view of programme performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with experience in large-scale infrastructure, utilities, engineering or capital projects who is looking to contribute to high-profile programmes.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop, maintain and update project and programme schedules in line with agreed reporting cycles and planning standards
  • Ensure schedule data remains accurate, complete and up to date
  • Track progress against baseline plans and identify emerging variances
  • Support the preparation of schedule inputs for governance meetings and performance reporting
  • Integrate key milestones, commitments and delivery obligations into programme schedules
  • Reflect approved changes through established change control processes
  • Support time impact assessments and escalate risks or concerns where required
  • Identify scheduling risks, constraints and critical path sensitivities
  • Support recovery planning activities and schedule optimisation initiatives
  • Analyse schedule performance and highlight areas requiring intervention
  • Work with stakeholders to validate programme information and delivery assumptions
  • Ensure schedules are structured to support effective reporting and analysis
  • Support reporting activities using planning and business intelligence tools
  • Conduct schedule quality reviews and data validation checks
  • Assist in the production of management information and performance dashboards
  • Apply planning processes, standards and best practices consistently
  • Participate in planning assurance and quality reviews
  • Contribute ideas to improve planning efficiency, reporting capability and data quality
  • Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools
  • Update schedules with actual progress and forecast completion dates
  • Perform critical path analysis and identify impacts to key milestones
  • Integrate change, risk and dependency information into schedules
  • Provide planning support for governance reviews and programme reporting
  • Engage with project teams and suppliers to obtain accurate progress updates

Requirements

  • Experience within project or programme planning in a capital delivery, infrastructure, engineering or construction environment
  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar planning software
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with programme data
  • Ability to work within structured governance and reporting frameworks
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive approach with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities

Nice to have

  • Experience within infrastructure, utilities, construction or other regulated industries
  • Understanding of change control, risk management and programme governance
  • Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and dashboard tools
  • Exposure to portfolio, programme or PMO environments

What we offer

  • 6-month contract
  • £440 per day Umbrella
  • Inside IR35
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in the office)
  • Choice of Derby or Coventry office location
  • Opportunity to work on major capital delivery programmes within a collaborative planning environment
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