Position: 132CMR : Principal Project Planner Location : Manchester Office 3 days / Hybrid 2 days Type: Full-time Start Date : Immediate Salary : £80k - £85k We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Consultant Planner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will lead and manage the project planning service for a programme of works, ensuring quality schedules meet established standards. Address quality shortfalls through training, and act as the main contact for the Programme Manager. Develop schedules to identify interdependencies and resource needs, support procurement activities, and liaise with external funders. Collaborate with the team to improve processes and monitor supply chain performance. 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’s in it for you? At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. If you demonstrate the capability, our merit-based system will enable you to develop fast. We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough. You'll Develop and maintain project schedules that meet Network Rail standards and local management plans, ensuring accurate status and agreed baselines. Support quarterly QSRA or DWWP QSRA, and engage in scenario planning to explore various delivery options and impacts. Share look-ahead reports with key stakeholders and provide feedback on contractor schedules to the Project Manager. Offer variance commentary and support early warning and change control processes, detailing schedule risks and mitigation actions. Attend project meetings, monitor schedule impacts, and maintain records of Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Change Requests (CRs) We’re looking for: Essential 8 years planning experience working on a variety of construction and infrastructure projects. Proficient in Primavera P6 Knowledge and experience in elements of construction with Civils being preferred (e.g. Civils, M&E, etc). Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power Bi). Experience working on major construction and infrastructure projects. Excellent communication skills, including English language and visual presentations (e.g. PowerPoint), with the ability to analyse and present information clearly and persuasively. Desirable Knowledge and experience working with BIM, parametric estimating and 4D planning Qualified to degree level, would be advantageous as would having formal project management qualifications such as APM or PRINCE2 Knowledge of procurement processes and forms of contracts (Alliances, NEC, JCT, FIDIC) Membership of a professional body, APM, ICE, CIOB At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that have the same beliefs as we do You can find out more about us here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/ Requirements and Location: Full right to work in the UK Manchester 3 days / Hybrid 2 days Salary & Benefits 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician) Life Assurance (x4 Salary) Pension: employers' contribution of 4% Company and personal performance-based bonus Salary Sacrifice Scheme Long Service Leave Training and professional development Regular social events Perkbox – employee experience platform ➡️ Next Steps To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. 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