Planner

Lead Planner – Permanent – London – Up to £65,000 Per Annum – 5 Days Onsite

(With travel to West London project sites)

We’re seeking a highly skilled Lead Planner to work for our client, who is a leading provider of mobile infrastructure-as-a-service, delivering high-quality connectivity solutions across the UK, the Netherlands and Ireland.

You’ll be working on a prestigious, large-scale programme within a leading telecommunications business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planner to play a pivotal role, working directly alongside the Sales Director as their right-hand person.

This role is fully on-site in central London and will require some travel to key project sites in West London, as you support a high-profile, business-critical programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary support to the Sales Director, ensuring smooth delivery of programme objectives.
• Oversee all project related activities including governance, project tracking, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans using P6 Primavera, MS Project and JIRA.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of progress, risks, and key milestones.
• Maintain a 360-degree awareness of the programme’s status at all times.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Lead Planner within large-scale projects/programmes.
• Strong technical skills in P6 Primavera, MS Project, JIRA, and Excel.
• Exceptional ability to produce reports and present key findings to stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills – able to influence at senior levels.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing complex project environments.

Company:

The company has over a decade of experience building and maintaining more than 3,300 sustainable communications assets that enhance mobile coverage in indoor venues, stadiums, and urban environments. They invest in high-capacity, multi-operator infrastructure and private networks, serving enterprises, public venues, and commercial real estate.