Senior Planner- Ipswich

About The RoleFDM is a global
business and technology consultancy seeking Senior Planners to support a major
infrastructure programme based in Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity to
join a high-profile delivery team working across large-scale infrastructure
projects, providing planning expertise to drive successful programme outcomes. This role offers an
initial 12-month engagement with strong potential to extend up to 2 years,
making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional
looking to contribute to a long-term transformation programme.We are particularly
interested in candidates with experience gained within large infrastructure
consultancies, engineering organisations, or major project delivery
environments.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and manage
integrated project and programme schedules across complex infrastructure
workstreamsSupport programme delivery
teams by providing planning expertise and schedule assuranceMonitor project progress
against milestones, identifying risks, delays, and critical path impactsChallenge assumptions,
durations, and sequencing to improve delivery performanceCoordinate planning
activities across multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholdersProduce regular planning
reports, dashboards, and programme updates for senior leadershipConduct schedule risk
analysis and scenario planning to support decision-makingEnsure planning standards,
governance requirements, and reporting frameworks are consistently appliedSupport programme controls,
change management, and performance management activitiesCollaborate with project
managers and delivery teams to identify opportunities to improve programme
efficiencyAbout YouProven experience as a
Planner or Senior Planner on major infrastructure, construction,
engineering, or capital delivery programmesBackground working within a
large infrastructure consultancy, engineering consultancy, or major
project delivery organisationStrong proficiency with
Primavera P6 and associated planning methodologiesExpertise in schedule
management, critical path analysis, resource planning, and dependency
managementExperience working within
complex, multi-stakeholder programme environmentsStrong analytical and
problem-solving skillsAbility to influence delivery
teams and challenge planning assumptions constructivelyExcellent communication and
stakeholder management skillsNice to HaveExperience supporting
transport, rail, utilities, aviation, highways, water, or energy
infrastructure programmesKnowledge of programme
controls, earned value management, and schedule risk analysisExperience working within
client-side programme environmentsFamiliarity with NEC
contracts and major project governance frameworksExperience producing
executive-level planning and performance reportingQualificationsDegree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related disciplineSignificant experience in project planning or programme controls within infrastructure environmentsProfessional planning qualifications or Primavera certification desirableStrong understanding of project lifecycle management and programme delivery methodologiesThis is a fantastic
opportunity for an experienced planning professional who enjoys working on
large, complex infrastructure programmes and wants to play a key role in
delivering nationally significant projects within a collaborative and
fast-paced environment.About UsFDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join usCareer coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM careerAssignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroadOpportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your fieldAnnual leave and work-place pensionAll LocationsUKAll Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryNot Specified

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