Bristol
Environment
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
20/05/2025
10/06/2025
Job Title: Planner (13-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: South West England - commutable from Bristol, Somerset, and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Fixed-term (13 months)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (on-site presence required several days per week)
Are you an experienced Planner with a passion for infrastructure and capital delivery? Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established organisation in the South West seeking a skilled Planner to join their dynamic project team on a 13-month fixed-term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment. You'll thrive in a fast-paced setting, drawing on your strong communication, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules across a portfolio of infrastructure projects
* Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure realistic and achievable timelines
* Analyse project data to identify variances, track progress, and mitigate delivery risks
* Utilise planning software (Primavera P6 and/or MS Project) to provide accurate and timely programme reporting
* Support the programme controls team with cost and resource forecasting
About You:
* Proven experience in a planning or project controls role, ideally within infrastructure, construction, or aviation sectors
* Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively
* Experience working in highly regulated environments is desirable
* Available to commit to the full 13-month contract
What's On Offer:
* Competitive day rate or salary (dependent on experience)
* Flexible hybrid working model
* The opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects
* Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
Interested?