Planner - London

🌟 Position:  Junior Planner/Scheduler

📍 Location: London 2 Days / Hybrid 3 Days

💼 Type: Full-time 

📅 Start Date: Immediate 

💰 Salary: £35k - £45k

We are currently seeking an experienced Planner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have experience working in the construction industry and knowledge of 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. 

About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries. 

Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. 

Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 

🔹 What is in it for you?  

• Being part of an exciting project with a skilled and dynamic team, where your contributions are crucial to site work and outcomes. 

• Join a collaborative and innovative team at CMR (Cooper Moss Rutland), where your ideas are welcomed and encouraged to help shape and set our growing business up for success. 

• A contract-based opportunity, offering an engaging project experience without the encumbrances of traditional employment benefits or salary considerations. 

• You will be embraced as part of our team, included in our social and Knowledge & learning events 

🔹 You will 

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6.

• Collate and validate project progress, reporting to the management team.

• Support schedule assurance of supply chain submissions and integrated schedules.

• Assist with monthly forecasting, baselining, and performance reporting.

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to align schedules with contracts and delivery objectives.

🔹 We are looking for: 

Essential 

• 2+ years’ planning/scheduling experience on construction or infrastructure projects.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to problem-solve. 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of NEC contracts and schedule assurance.

• Degree in construction, engineering, project management, or related field.

• Professional membership (APM, AACE, PMI, ICE, CIOB).

• Experience with 4D planning or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).

• Experience on large, complex, or highly regulated projects (nuclear a plus).B 

🔹 At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We’re proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a “Great Place to Work” a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently.

👉 Learn more here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/

📍 Requirements and Location

• Full right to work in the UK

• Hybrid working with 2–3 days on site (London or Suffolk)

📦 Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (inc Dentist and Optician)

• Life Assurance (x4 salary)

• Pension: employer contribution of 4%

• Company and personal performance-based bonus

• Salary Sacrifice: towards Pensions and our Electric Vehicle Scheme

• Long Service Leave

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Regular social events

• Perkbox – employee experience platform

 ➡️ Next Steps 

To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. As we receive many applications to our roles, please include a short summary explaining why you want to join us and what you think you can bring to the team. 

We look forward to hearing from you! 

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.