Lead Planner

Lead Planner | Heathrow Airport – Baggage Systems | Permanent | £80,000-£100,000

Are you an experienced Lead Planner looking to work on complex, high-profile projects at one of the world’s busiest airports?

We’re recruiting for a Lead Planner to join our client, supporting the delivery of baggage systems projects at Heathrow Airport.

This is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of up to £100,000, with a hybrid working pattern of approximately 3 days per week at Heathrow / Bath Road.

You’ll play a key role in the planning and successful delivery of complex projects, working closely with project managers, engineering teams, and key stakeholders to ensure programmes are robust, achievable, and effectively managed.

The role will involve:

• Developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project programmes
• Monitoring progress against key milestones and identifying potential delays
• Working closely with project and engineering teams to understand programme requirements
• Challenging programme assumptions and driving realistic delivery plans
• Identifying schedule risks, dependencies, and critical path activities
• Providing clear programme reporting and insight to senior stakeholders
• Supporting project teams with planning, forecasting, and programme controls
• Working within a complex, operational airport environment

What we’re looking for:

You’ll be an established Senior Planner with experience delivering complex engineering, infrastructure, or construction projects.

Experience with in airports, baggage handling systems, automation, engineering, or similarly complex operational environments would be particularly valuable.

You’ll need to be confident working with multiple stakeholders, NEC contracts, challenging project teams when required and taking ownership of the planning process.

The opportunity:

• Permanent Lead Planner position
• Up to £100,000 salary
• Major projects at Heathrow Airport
• Approximately 3 days per week at Heathrow / Bath Road
• Exposure to complex baggage systems and engineering projects

If you’re an experienced Lead Planner looking for your next permanent opportunity, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.