Salary: £440 per day + None
Reference: 258779
Programme Planner - Contract Opportunity (Inside IR35)
Location: Derby or Coventry (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Rate: £440 per day (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
The Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Schedule Management
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.
Change, Benefits & Commitments
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.
Risk & Performance Management
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.
Data & Reporting
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.
Continuous Improvement
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.
Day-to-Day Activities
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.
Essential Skills & Experience
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.
Desirable Skills & Experience
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.
Whats on 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
To apply, please submit your CV highlighting relevant programme planning experience, planning tool expertise and experience working within complex project delivery environments.
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