Cooper Moss Rutland
Progressive independent consultancy delivering tailored project‑controls and advisory solutions across industries.
Lead Planner (Aviation)
Lead planning and schedule control for major UK airport infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead and manage planning teams across multiple projects, developing and maintaining accurate schedules and contract programme assessments • Set standards, motivate, coach, and mentor staff, recognizing and developing high‑potential talent • Maintain accurate schedules throughout the project life‑cycle, incorporating all activities and providing key milestones • Report schedule information to the cost estimating database, ensuring accurate identification of tender timescales and activity durations • Align cost plans with programmes, produce monthly cost forecasts, manage risk and opportunity registers, and promote world‑class health, safety, and environmental standards
Key Responsibilities
- ▸schedule management
- ▸program assessment
- ▸cost forecasting
- ▸risk register
- ▸database reporting
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
• Merit‑based system enables fast development when capability is demonstrated • In‑house capability matrix transparently tracks progression and highlights development areas • Degree or Post‑Grad in construction or business‑related field; membership of a recognised organisation such as RICS • Over ten years senior planner experience on large projects (£50m+), with 3‑5 years leading small teams and strong Primavera P6 expertise • Ability to plan multiple concurrent projects, commercial and financial awareness, understanding of NEC contracts, and strong leadership and influencing skills • Experience planning in live operational and airport environments • Strong communication skills, ability to manage ambiguity, and personal resilience • Full right to work in the UK • 2‑3 days on site
Requirements
- ▸rics
- ▸primavera p6
- ▸nec contracts
- ▸10+ years
- ▸leadership
- ▸airport
Benefits
• Opportunity for professional development like nowhere else • Small, dynamic team where each member can make a significant impact • Rewarding team for achievements, celebrating successes and supporting each other during tough times • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays • Comprehensive private healthcare including dentist and optician • Life assurance equal to 4× salary • Employer pension contribution of 4% • Company and personal performance‑based bonus • Salary sacrifice scheme • Long service leave • Training and professional development • Regular social events
Work Environment
Office Full-Time