Project planner

Planner / Senior Planner

Location:

Carlisle, Cumbria
Type:
Full-time, Permanent (contract opportunity)
Sector:
Civil Engineering

I am open to speaking to candidates who are looking for a freelance role or permanent opportunity. Interviews before Christmas and start in January.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth we are seeking an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join our well-established building and civils team. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved from the very start of a significant project, working closely with the delivery team and having a strong presence on site.

If you’re a proactive, hands-on Project Planner who enjoys being embedded in the project environment, this role could be ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project programmes (Primavera P6 experience desirable)

Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure accurate, realistic planning

Identify risks, delays, and opportunities, recommending effective mitigation measures

Prepare progress updates, dashboards, and reports for stakeholders

Maintain a strong site presence to engage with engineers and delivery teams

Support project performance tracking, earned value analysis, and forecasting

About You

We’re looking for a hands-on, proactive planner with experience across civil engineering sectors such as rail, highways, water, or structures.

You will be:

An experienced Planner or Senior Planner (not just a scheduler)

Organised, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator at all levels

Skilled in stakeholder engagement and confident presenting information clearly

Comfortable working closely with project teams on site

If you’re interested, please click Apply Now or send your CV directly to  For an informal discussion, contact Emma Marshall on (phone number removed).

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation