Planner

One of our clients operating within the energy and power infrastructure sector is seeking a Project Planner to support the delivery of complex EPC projects across the UK. This role is critical in ensuring clear planning, scheduling, and performance visibility throughout the full project lifecycle, from early bid stages through to construction and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Support EPC projects from the proposal stage through to execution, covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules aligned to project objectives and contractual requirements Establish baseline programmes and manage ongoing schedule updates and progress reporting Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure visibility of milestones, deadlines, and overall project status Review, validate, and integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules and WBS structures into the overall master programme Monitor construction activities against the approved plan, identifying risks and deviations Maintain robust schedule version control and ensure accurate documentation of changes Escalate programme slippage or performance issues promptly, proposing corrective and recovery actions Develop and track KPIs to support delivery of the agreed project plan Produce regular planning and performance reports, including dashboards, milestone reports, charts, and graphs Resource‑load and cost‑load project schedules, working closely with the cost control function to track performance and variances Candidate Profile Minimum 2+ years' experience in a project planning or scheduling role Proven experience producing and managing project programmes Proficiency with Primavera P6 (or strong site‑based planning experience) Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline Project Management certification considered beneficial Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Analytical and detail‑oriented with the ability to identify risks and trends Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced project environment Proactive mindset with strong teamwork and collaboration skills Technical understanding of power, energy, or infrastructure projects Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales