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Project Planner – Liverpool
We’re seeking an experienced Project Planner to join our growing Planning & Controls team, supporting the successful delivery of complex capital projects and programmes across a range of sectors throughout North West and East Cheshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior planning professional who enjoys combining technical planning expertise with strategic client engagement, portfolio oversight, and team leadership.
The opportunity
You’ll play a key role in shaping programme strategy across major projects — developing integrated schedules, supporting project controls, and helping clients make informed decisions on time, risk, and delivery.
Working closely with project managers, cost teams, and contractors, you’ll lead planning activities from early-stage strategy through to delivery, while helping grow and develop our wider planning capability.
You’ll be responsible for
- Leading planning services across a portfolio of major projects
- Developing and managing project programmes from concept to delivery
- Reviewing and challenging contractor programmes
- Producing schedule analysis, reporting, and programme assurance
- Supporting portfolio planning and cashflow forecasting
- Facilitating planning workshops with clients and delivery teams
- Supporting change management, delay analysis, and programme recovery
- Driving best practice across planning governance and digital reporting
- Mentoring and developing junior planners
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Why join?
This is a chance to join a growing team with genuine opportunity to influence service development, work directly with key clients, and shape how planning and project controls are delivered across major programmes.
Ideal for someone looking to step into a visible leadership role and help drive the next stage of growth in a dynamic consultancy environment.
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills
- Strong experience in construction, infrastructure, or capital programme planning
- Excellent programme management and scheduling expertise
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, and client teams
- Strong understanding of project controls, reporting, and governance
- Confidence leading stakeholder workshops and programme reviews
- A proactive mindset with strong commercial awareness
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Qualifications
- MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or
- MAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers) or
- MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders)
- PPC (Project Planning and Controls) Certification or
- Other (specific to Project Planning and Scheduling)
About us
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability, and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.
Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility, and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]
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