Inspections Planner

This role is central to creating, maintaining, and communicating project delivery schedules using specialist planning tools (Primavera P6), ensuring inspections are completed on time.

The Inspections Planner will work closely with the Inspections team, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to produce accurate and reliable inspection schedules. They will also generate regular reports showing progress against agreed baselines, including reasons for any deviations.

An important aspect of this role is supporting the Commercial team in assessing the impact of Compensation Events under the NEC contract. Using the project schedule, the Planner will assess changes — including Extensions of Time — and communicate findings clearly and in an evidence-based manner.

• Setting up inspections in the planning system using standard WBS codes and the Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) to enable effective reporting.
• Establishing agreed delivery baselines and creating new ones as needed to support performance monitoring and reporting.
• Liaising with the Commercial Team to review and agree monthly forecasts, ensuring alignment between commercial and schedule assumptions.
• Progressing the programme on a monthly basis using site reports, contractor updates, and applications — querying any discrepancies with the Project Manager.
• Providing the Project Manager with at least a monthly update of the delivery programme in an agreed format, including programme performance, four-month lookaheads, key trends/issues affecting progress, and overall predictability.
• Undertaking programme assessments of Compensation Events on behalf of the Project Manager, advising on valid Extensions of Time and providing clear evidence to support decisions and commercial discussions.
• Using schedule data to create benchmarks for future projects based on actual performance from previous programmes.

We’re looking for someone with the following essential qualities and experience:

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, ideally including mathematics or other technical subjects.
• Experienced in the use of project planning and scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6
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• Familiarity with NEC contracts is preferred.
• Proven experience working in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage large volumes of data and summarise key points and trends.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without compromising on quality or output.
• Experience in inspection programmes or infrastructure delivery.

Inspiring :
Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.

Energising:
Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement.

Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.

Challengeable :
Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.

Influencing :
Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.

Why Work for Us?

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.

A Career Like No Other

Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long-Term Stability & Growth

With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.

A Supportive & Inclusive Team

At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything…