Senior Project Planner

Description:

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering, management, and development consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join the Transport and Mobility Solutions (TMS) team. The role involves leading the scheduling of highways infrastructure projects for private and public sector clients across the UK. The Senior Project Planner will be part of the project leadership team, reporting to the Project Manager, and collaborating with Design Managers and Discipline Leads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, including overall project plan, WBS, timelines, resource allocation, and critical path analysis

• Review project progress against baselines, input into variance reports, and calculate earned value metrics

• Integrate design, procurement, and construction activities into cohesive project timelines

• Monitor progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with project goals

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and client review

• Support earned value analysis and critical path reviews

• Engage with technical teams, clients, and key stakeholders

Requirements:

• Essential:

  • Proven experience as a P6 Planner or Scheduler on engineering/infrastructure projects

  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel

  • Understanding of highway design processes and civil engineering workflows

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Familiarity with NEC contract requirements in relation to programme

• Desirable:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field

  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and contractor clients

Additional Information:

• Offers are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance

• Mott MacDonald does not sponsor Skilled Worker visas for this role; candidates must be eligible for alternative UK immigration routes

• Hybrid working environment with flexible arrangements

Benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, menopause support via Peppy, comprehensive wellbeing programs

• Financial Wellbeing: Pension contributions 4.5%-7%, life assurance up to 4x salary, income protection, flexible benefits, annual bonus schemes

• Lifestyle: 33-35 days holiday (increasing with service), ability to buy/sell leave, employee saving schemes and retail discounts

• Family & Carers Leave: Enhanced maternity/adoption leave, paternity/partner leave, shared parental leave, additional leave for significant caring responsibilities

• Learning & Development: Professional institution subscriptions, mentoring, formal training, self-development opportunities

• Networks & Social Outcomes: Participation in Employee Networks and community-focused initiatives