Planner, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job Title

182

CMR:
Planner

London – 2 days onsite / 3 days hybrid

Full-time

Immediate

Competitive

We are currently seeking a motivated Planner to join our dynamic award‑winning team. The successful candidate will have experience working in the construction industry and expertise in project controls to support our expansion across the UK. Our team is multi‑disciplinary, so a wide range of experience and/or willingness to learn is crucial.

CMR is an award‑winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work).

• Being part of an exciting project with a skilled and dynamic team where your contributions are crucial to site work and outcomes.
• Joining a collaborative and innovative team at CMR, where your ideas are welcomed and encouraged to help shape and set our growing business up for success.
• A contract‑based opportunity, offering an engaging project experience without the encumbrances of traditional employment benefits or salary considerations.
• You will be embraced as part of our team, included in social and knowledge & learning events.

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, ensuring they are robust, realistic, and practicable.
• Collate and validate project progress and report to the management team.
• Understand project risks and identify opportunities to de‑risk project delivery.
• Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure buy‑in to the project schedule.
• Manage the project under an NEC4 Option A contract.
• Utilise Primavera software for scheduling and project management.

• 2+ years planning experience working on a variety of construction and infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Asta Power project.
• Experience with progress tracking through droplines and resource loading schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience planning on NEC contract forms.
• Excellent communication skills, including English language and visual presentations, with the ability to analyse and present information clearly and persuasively.

• In‑depth knowledge of the pre‑construction and construction process.
• Knowledge and experience of 4D planning methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of P6.
• Qualified to degree level, which would be advantageous, as would having formal project management qualifications such as APM or PRINCE
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• Membership of a professional body, e.g. APM, ICE, CIOB.

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (including dentist and optician).
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary).
• Pension: employer’s contribution of 4%.
• Company and personal performance‑based bonus.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Long Service Leave.
• Training and professional development.
• Regular social events.
• Perkbox – employee experience platform.

• Full right to work in the UK.
• London – 2 days onsite / 3 days hybrid.

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident, Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.