Project Planner

Senior Planner

Location:

Hybrid / London

Type:
Full-time

Start Date:

Immediate

Salary:
Competitive

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our dynamic award‑winning team. The successful candidate will have experience in the construction industry, knowledge of project management and project controls to help 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).

Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Re‑imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

• Opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before.
• Merit‑based system to enable fast development when you demonstrate capability.
• Transparent progression tracking with in‑house capability matrix, highlighting development areas.
• Small, dynamic team where every member can make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference.
• Team rewards for achievements and support during tough times.

• Develop the schedule estimates for construction works ensuring they are robust, realistic and practicable.
• Define the Basis of Estimate for the construction schedule scope (including key assumptions and exclusions).
• Close integration with the Cost and Risk Management teams to ensure alignment of all estimates and assumptions.
• Work with the Risk team to support the QSRA process.
• Identify and manage key internal and external interfaces including procurement, consents, dependent projects, etc.
• Work closely with key internal/external stakeholders ensuring buy‑in to the project schedule.
• Ensure schedule estimates are validated using benchmark data, and design information (BIM) where available.

• 5+ years planning experience working on a variety of construction and infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Knowledge and experience in elements of construction (e.g. Civils, M&E, Utilities).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience working on major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including English language and visual presentations (e.g. PowerPoint), with the ability to analyse and present information clearly and persuasively.

• Knowledge and experience working with BIM, parametric estimating and 4D planning.
• Qualified to degree level, and having formal project management qualifications such as APM or PRINCE2 would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and forms of contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Membership of a professional body, APM, ICE, CIOB.

• Full right to work in the UK.
• Working from home and 3 days in London – Euston.
• Occasional travel to project sites outside of London.

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (inc. dentist and optician).
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary).
• Pension: employers' 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.

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.